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Grant Information

Thank you for your interest in the Dempster Family Foundation.

If your organization would like to apply for a grant, please follow the instructions below. Our 2013 grant cycle will take place May 1st through August 1 with grants to be announced late October 2013.

Click here for a list of 2012 Grant Recipients

Click here for a list of 2011 Grant Recipients

Click here for a list of 2010 Grant Recipients

The Dempster Family Foundation strives to lend support to charities and organizations supporting children with 22q11.2 deletion (DiGeorge Syndrome/VCFS) through monetary grants, programs and increased community awareness. The Dempster Foundation empowers organizations to help children with rare illnesses overcome difficult situations through:

providing funding to continue research for early detection of this disorder in children,
supporting programs about 22q that provide education, physical therapy and activity to promote long term well being,
creating initiatives that build and instill confidence in these children,
developing a 22q network for families affected by this disorder to share stories and help navigate healthcare options and treatment.

Grants are awarded annually from $1000 to $20,000.
In order to be eligible for a grant, your organization must:

have been in existence for two or more years
Have 501(c)3 IRS status
include a copy of the determination letter with application.

Priority will be given to organizations located in the following areas:

Illinois
Arizona
If you are a charitable organization in Canada please click here to Dempster Foundation Canada

If your organization qualifies, download an application and mail it to the Foundation. Please contact the Foundation at info@dempsterfoundation.org for a mailing address.

(or) email to: info@dempsterfoundation.org