Funding Amount

US $500 - US $3,000

Deadline

August 1, 2027

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Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Located within 30 miles of Dermody's projects
  • Located within 30 miles of one of our current projects to qualify

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Dermody Properties Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community well-being through support for the arts, education, and families, particularly children and the elderly. Established in 1988, the foundation has provided over $3.65 million in donations to various nonprofits, including grants and scholarships. Eligible organizations must have IRS 501(c)(3) status and be located within 30 miles of Dermody's projects. Grants typically range from $500 to $3,000, reflecting a commitment to corporate philanthropy.

Our Commitment is Here to Stay
The Dermody Properties Foundation was founded in 1988, funded by the profits generated by the hard work and dedication of all the employees at Dermody. With a focus on the arts, education, and the family, as well as a special emphasis on children and the elderly, our employee-managed Foundation has benefited thousands of families through hundreds of nonprofit organizations and causes.
Since its inception, the Dermody Properties Foundation has donated more than $3.65 million to a variety of nonprofits in the communities in which we do business. We are pleased to have awarded grants and scholarships to organizations such as: Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Northern Nevada Food Bank, Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation, Laura's House, Neighborhood Center, East Bay Kidpower, YMCA, Niles Township Homeless Respite Center, The Empowerment Center and BeLoved Atlanta We are especially proud to have sponsored two Habitat for Humanity houses, with both funds and volunteer labor.
Guidelines for Application
Dermody believes in corporate philanthropy. We have chosen to support and sustain organizations that focus on the arts, education and the family, with special emphasis on children, the elderly, the disabled, substance abuse and the homeless.
Corporate contributions are made possible by the hard work and dedication of all the employees at Dermody. The Dermody Properties Foundation is a charitable organization established by the employees of Dermody to benefit the citizens of the communities in which we do business.
Grants typically range from $500 to $3,000.

Eligibility

IRS verification of 501 (c) (3) statusOrganizations must be located within 30 miles of one of our current projects to qualify.

What Dermody Properties Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
137
Total given
$245K
Median grant
$1,500
Range
$400–$10K
  • By dollars: California 27%, Nevada 26%, Georgia 8%. Top recipient cities: Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Las Vegas, NV.
  • <1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 59% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • La Disaster Relief American Red Cross · Los Angeles, CA

    Disaster relief funds

    $10K

  • Los Angeles Regional Food Bank · Los Angeles, CA

    To provide supplies for food bank

    $10K

  • Compton Junior Equestrians · Compton, CA

    To support programming

    $5,000

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mercer County · Ewing, NJ

    Funds for volunteer recruitment efforts and community recruitment events

    $3,000

  • Family Promise of Morris County · Morristown, NJ

    Funds are for moving fees/storage units and move in support for homeless

    $3,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Community services
  • Small grants

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