The Elmer R Deaver Foundation Idt
The Elmer R Deaver Foundation IDT is a private independent foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established in 1996, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.5M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$655K
+9.2% YoY
Grant Count
14
-56.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+149.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs benefit Philadelphia area residents to help relieve poverty. The foundation also awards scholarships for descendants of employees of Quaker City Life Insurance Company, including spouses and dependent children, for attendance at accredited educational institutions, which may include trade, commercial, and art schools.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants ranging from $1,600 to $328,211. In the most recent fiscal year (2024), the foundation distributed $655,077 in total giving.
Review Cycle
May 1
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Pennsylvania, with specific geographic limitations focused on the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. The foundation also funds organizations in South Carolina and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,541,797
- Total Revenue: $1,482,184
- Total Expenses: $838,703
- Total Giving: $655,077
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,541,797 | $11,899,700 | $12,310,720 |
| Revenue | $1,482,184 | $359,944 | $428,293 |
| Expenses | $838,703 | $770,123 | $773,177 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $732,756 | $671,823 | $667,017 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,377,209 | $265,303 | $332,413 |
| Distributable Amount | $760,700 | $695,187 | $716,302 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Elmer R Deaver Foundation Idt
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as trustee for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $124,243 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 505, Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166-0505
- Telephone: 855-739-2921
- Website: www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/deaver-foundation/
- EIN: 23-7830263
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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