Anna B. Glauser Trust

Mission

The mission of the trust is to provide aid to physically handicapped persons in the US and blind persons living in Delaware County, PA.

Annual application deadlines

March 1

Program areas

Education
Health
Human Services

Program limitations

The trust grants funds for the aid of physically handicapped persons, with preference given to blind residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

States served

All

Geographic limitations

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Types of support

Program support

Population served

Handicapped or blind persons

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The Anna B. Glauser Trust awards grants to organizations that provide aid to physically handicapped persons across the US and blind persons living in Delaware County, PA.

Requirements

• To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  

Limitations

The foundation typically does not fund requests for salaries.

Average giving

Average grant size: $2,500 - $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 1-2
Average total giving per year: $5,000

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.

Communications

Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission.

Foundation Information

This trust is meant to be a memorial to Willis K. Glauser. Anna Glauser’s son was born blind and died at the age of ten. Anna Glauser devoted much of her time to volunteering with the Delaware County Branch of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (now known as the Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired) during her lifetime.