William C. Risser Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to mental health research, especially those that conduct research relating to Schizophrenia.
Annual application deadlines
February 15
Program areas
Health
States served
All
Program limitations
Grants are limited to support scientific or educational organizations that specialize in mental health research, and, in particular, specialize in research relating to Schizophrenia.
Types of support
Program Support
Population served
Scientific or educational institutions that specialize in mental health research, Schizophrenia in particular.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The William C. Risser Charitable Trust awards grants to organizations that conduct mental health research, with a particular focus on those that conduct research concerning Schizophrenia.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
- Research relating to Schizophrenia.
Average giving
Average grant size: $25,000 to $55,000
Average number of grants per year: 1-2
Average total giving per year: $55,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by February 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The William C. Risser Charitable Trust was established to aid charitable organizations that conduct mental health research, with a particular focus on those that conduct research relating to Schizophrenia.
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to mental health research, especially those that conduct research relating to Schizophrenia.
Annual application deadlines
February 15
Program areas
Health
States served
All
Program limitations
Grants are limited to support scientific or educational organizations that specialize in mental health research, and, in particular, specialize in research relating to Schizophrenia.
Types of support
Program Support
Population served
Scientific or educational institutions that specialize in mental health research, Schizophrenia in particular.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The William C. Risser Charitable Trust awards grants to organizations that conduct mental health research, with a particular focus on those that conduct research concerning Schizophrenia.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
- Research relating to Schizophrenia.
Average giving
Average grant size: $25,000 to $55,000
Average number of grants per year: 1-2
Average total giving per year: $55,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by February 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The William C. Risser Charitable Trust was established to aid charitable organizations that conduct mental health research, with a particular focus on those that conduct research relating to Schizophrenia.
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