Guidelines for Application
Dermody 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 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.
Funding Guidelines
The foundation staff strives to evaluate requests in a timely and efficient manner. To ensure this, please make certain that each grant request includes a copy of the following:
- Completed online grant request application below
- IRS verification of 501 (c) (3) status
- Board of Directors list
- Current operating budget
- Located within approximately 30 miles of one of Dermody's current projects - Click here for 2026 Eligibility
Grants typically range from $500 to $3,000.
Grant Cycle
Applications are available June 1st and all requests for funding must be submitted online by midnight PST on August 1st of each year.
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.
If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact Taylor Ruepp, Foundation Administrator.