Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
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
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.
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.
To support local charitable causes
for children’s education, health, development and welfare; and improvements and comfort for the sick, aged, or disabled.
Eligibility
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-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 26
- Total given
- $258K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,100–$30K
- By dollars: Illinois 96%, Tennessee 4%. Top recipient cities: Elgin, IL; Geneva, IL; West Dundee, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Marklund · Geneva, IL
Cenrtal monitoring system at the marklund wasmond center in elgin, il
$30K
St Edward High School · Elgin, IL
Microsoft surface devices - class of 2029 project, including 60 laptops
$25K
St Catherine of Siena School · West Dundee, IL
30 chromebook tablets, charging cart, and superkids reading program
$20K
CASA Kane County · Geneva, IL
Volunteer casa and gal training programs
$20K
Immanuael Lutheran Church and School · East Dundee, IL
30 i-pads and 2 i-pad pros
$12K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Healthcare
- Child welfare
- Disabled
- Seniors
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