Ida W. Browning Trust
Overview
Mission
To promote religious, educational, and character building initiatives through audio-visual educational means. The donor’s special desire was to cooperate with Sunday Schools, Churches, youth organizations, and other character building agencies in the development of Christian character.
Annual application deadlines
June 30
Program areas
Education
Religion
States served
Pennsylvania
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of limiting funding for hardware such as projectors, screens, and sound systems with special interest in Sunday Schools, Churches, youth organizations, and other character building agencies.
Geographic limitations
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Ida W. Browning Trust provides grants to organizations to be used to promote religious, educational, and other character building activities and initiatives through audio-visual educational means.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Organizations must be located in Harrisburg, PA.
Average giving
Average grant size: $500 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 12
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in August.
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
The Ida W. Browning Trust was created under the Last Will and Testament of Ms. Browning out of her desire to utilize audio visual equipment to enhance students’ learning experiences. The trust supports qualified organizations that utilize audio and visual technology as part of their approach in educating young people in the areas of religion and character-building.
Mission
To promote religious, educational, and character building initiatives through audio-visual educational means. The donor’s special desire was to cooperate with Sunday Schools, Churches, youth organizations, and other character building agencies in the development of Christian character.
Annual application deadlines
June 30
Program areas
Education
Religion
States served
Pennsylvania
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of limiting funding for hardware such as projectors, screens, and sound systems with special interest in Sunday Schools, Churches, youth organizations, and other character building agencies.
Geographic limitations
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Ida W. Browning Trust provides grants to organizations to be used to promote religious, educational, and other character building activities and initiatives through audio-visual educational means.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Organizations must be located in Harrisburg, PA.
Average giving
Average grant size: $500 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 12
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in August.
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
The Ida W. Browning Trust was created under the Last Will and Testament of Ms. Browning out of her desire to utilize audio visual equipment to enhance students’ learning experiences. The trust supports qualified organizations that utilize audio and visual technology as part of their approach in educating young people in the areas of religion and character-building.
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