H. G. Barsumian, M.D. Memorial Fund
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to medical research.
Annual application deadlines
May 30
Program areas
Health
States served
Pennsylvania
Program limitations
Medical research
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., serves as co-trustee with an individual trustee.
Grant Guidelines
The H. G. Barsumian, M.D. Memorial Fund awards grants to organizations that conduct medical research.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $25,000
Average number of grants per year: 5
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
As members of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania community, Jane Barsumian and Mary Lyons fulfilled their desires to provide support to the medical community by creating funds that would make grants to organizations conducting medical research. In 1998, the trust established by Ms. Lyons was combined with the trust established by Ms. Barsumian.
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to medical research.
Annual application deadlines
May 30
Program areas
Health
States served
Pennsylvania
Program limitations
Medical research
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., serves as co-trustee with an individual trustee.
The H. G. Barsumian, M.D. Memorial Fund awards grants to organizations that conduct medical research.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $25,000
Average number of grants per year: 5
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
As members of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania community, Jane Barsumian and Mary Lyons fulfilled their desires to provide support to the medical community by creating funds that would make grants to organizations conducting medical research. In 1998, the trust established by Ms. Lyons was combined with the trust established by Ms. Barsumian.
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