Dermody Properties believes in corporate philanthropy. Corporate financial institutions help to improve the quality of life for everyone in our community. We have chosen to support and sustain organizations that focus on the arts, education, and 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 Properties. The Dermody Properties Foundation is a charitable organization established by the employees of Dermody Properties to benefit the citizens of the communities in which we do business.
How to Apply:
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FUNDING GUIDELINES:
Grants typically range from $500 to $3,000. If you have questions about eligibility or the online application, please contact the Foundation Administrator, Taylor Ruepp at truepp@dermody.com. If you have a technical question about the application, check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
GRANT APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS CRITERIA:
As stated in our brochure, “Dermody Properties Foundation has chosen to support and sustain organizations that focus on the arts, education, and family, with special emphasis on children, the elderly, the disabled, substance abuse, and the homeless.” The original founders’ intent was to assist community members with meeting their sustenance needs while enhancing their quality of life. To assist current Board members in determining which applicants meet these criteria, the following is a list of areas Dermody Properties Foundation supports, as well as those which it typically does not.
Areas and interests that meet the criteria for Dermody Properties Foundation:
- Arts
- Children & Youth at Risk
- Basic Family Needs & Medical Care
- Scholarships, Education & Literacy
- Seniors & Elderly
- Disabled, Substance Abuse, Homeless
Areas and interests that do not meet the criteria for Dermody Properties Foundation:
- Diseases
- Capital campaigns
- Salaries
- Sports programs (programs for the disadvantaged will be considered)
GRANT CYCLE:
Applications are available June 3rd and all requests for funding must be submitted to the Foundation by end of day on August 1st. Initially, all requests are evaluated by the Foundation Administrator. The Foundation’s Board of Directors then reviews each grant request and is solely responsible for making the final determination at their annual meeting in November.