The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation, managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., provides grants to qualified nonprofit organizations working to relieve poverty in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. The foundation’s mission is centered on supporting programs that directly benefit Philadelphia-area residents by addressing issues related to poverty alleviation.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are awarded exclusively to organizations that serve the Philadelphia community and contribute directly to poverty relief efforts. Programs outside the Philadelphia region are not eligible for funding.

Applications are accepted on a year-round basis; however, to be considered for the current grant cycle, applications must be submitted by the annual deadline of May 1. All applications submitted by this deadline will be reviewed at the foundation’s July grant meeting. Applicants will receive an automated email confirming that their submission was received.

Grant recipients are required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funding, unless otherwise specified at the time of award. This report is crucial for maintaining eligibility for future funding.

The foundation’s funding falls within the human services sector, and its grantmaking is highly targeted toward practical, impactful initiatives that help alleviate poverty in the local area.