Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- You must use the grant amount in its entirety for the program(s) or use approved by the Foundation during the year of the program or timetable noted in the request.
- If the grant amount is not used in its entirety for the program funded, any unused portion of the grant must be returned to the Foundation or you must seek Foundation approval for keeping the unused portion of the grant funds.
Overview
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation
Last Updated: February 27, 2026
Summary
The Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation Grant, established in 2001 in memory of Harvey's late wife Ethel, aims to support local charitable initiatives focused on children's education, health, and welfare. Nonprofit organizations recognized under IRS 501(c)(3) can apply for funding, which must be fully utilized for approved programs. Any unspent funds must be returned or approved for retention by the Foundation. This grant continues the legacy of generosity left by Harvey and Ethel, benefiting the community.Overview
Background Harvey began The Foundation on June 6, 2001. This was a short time after he lost his beloved wife Ethel. Elgin was lucky to be home to this very generous and giving couple. They considered charities to be their children. Harvey passed away in 2008 leaving behind a legacy designed to carry on their local philanthropy. Mission Statement To support local charitable causes for children’s education, health, development and welfare; and improvements and comfort for the sick, aged, or disabled.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can submit a grant application.You must use the grant amount in its entirety for the program(s) or use approved by the Foundation during the year of the program or timetable noted in the request.If the grant amount is not used in its entirety for the program funded, any unused portion of the grant must be returned to the Foundation or you must seek Foundation approval for keeping the unused portion of the grant funds.What Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 22
- Total given
- $230K
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Range
- $1,500–$29K
- By dollars: Illinois 94%, Tennessee 6%. Top recipient cities: Elgin, IL; Geneva, IL; East Dundee, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Marklund Wasmond Center · Elgin, IL
Communication device library
$29K
St Edward High School · Elgin, IL
Projection systems, lamps and screens
$25K
CASA Kane County · Geneva, IL
Volunteer casa and gal training programs
$20K
Immanuael Lutheran Church and School · East Dundee, IL
Student scholarships
$15K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital · Memphis, TN
Patient care and research for children in elgin, south elgin and dundee area
$13K
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