The Deaver Foundation
The Deaver Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sewickley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $242K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Deaver Foundation at a glance
In short: The Deaver Foundation gave $17K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,500
- -65.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,300
- -72.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $241,561
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Deaver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highland Presbyterian Church ($10K). Together the top 5 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Deaver Foundation gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $79K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Presbyterian Church Lancaster, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Knoxville, TN | General Support | $2,000 |
| Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Reinholds, PA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Lancaster Lancaster, PA | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $241,561 | $25,869 | $19,637 | $16,500 | 5 | $16,500 | $22,732 | $11,945 |
| 2024 | $235,331 | $27,808 | $52,024 | $48,000 | 4 | $48,000 | $23,785 | $12,348 |
| 2023 | $259,546 | $54,783 | $60,294 | $57,150 | 10 | $57,150 | $46,018 | $13,903 |
| 2022 | $265,057 | $57,951 | $82,993 | $78,635 | 18 | $78,635 | $55,236 | $17,187 |
| 2021 | $290,097 | $87,175 | $65,418 | $61,663 | 22 | $61,663 | $84,215 | $21,983 |
| 2020 | $268,340 | $33,480 | $50,506 | $47,506 | 14 | — | $30,701 | $19,534 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deaver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Deaver Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Aufman
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan T. Deaver
Manager
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: E. Allen Deaver Sr. (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Nancy T. Deaver (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Deaver Foundation
How much does The Deaver Foundation give each year?
The Deaver Foundation gave $17K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 4 grants.
What is The Deaver Foundation's typical grant size?
The Deaver Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,300, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Deaver Foundation give grants?
The Deaver Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does The Deaver Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Deaver Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Deaver Foundation's largest grantees?
The Deaver Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Highland Presbyterian Church ($10,000), Gettysburg College ($2,000) and Second Presbyterian Church ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Deaver Foundation?
The Deaver Foundation reported $242K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Deaver Foundation's EIN?
The Deaver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7124571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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