Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to organizations operated exclusively for education, social welfare programs, and training and education of the handicapped.
Annual application deadlines
March 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting education, social welfare programs, and training and education of the handicapped.
States served
Pennsylvania
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in the state of Pennsylvania.
Population served
Elderly
Youth
Indigent
Homeless
Disabled
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
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:
- Endowment
- General operating expenses
- Political or church support
- Fund-raising dinners or athletic events
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- Education – Paramount consideration is given to educational organizations and institutions, including broad scholarship programs and libraries.
- Social Welfare – Broad-based agencies which provide assistance to the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless.
- Training and Education of the Handicapped – Organizations which demonstrate a proven record of service to the handicapped.
- Educational programs conducted by religious organizations.
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 6
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by March 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs each April.
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
In 1968, Caroline Sanders of Philadelphia County, PA established a trust that would ultimately exist in perpetuity to support charitable causes. Today, the Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1 makes grants in support of educational programs; social programs serving the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless; and organizations demonstrating a proven record of service to the handicapped.
Mission
To provide grants to organizations operated exclusively for education, social welfare programs, and training and education of the handicapped.
Annual application deadlines
March 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting education, social welfare programs, and training and education of the handicapped.
States served
Pennsylvania
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in the state of Pennsylvania.
Population served
Elderly
Youth
Indigent
Homeless
Disabled
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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:
- Endowment
- General operating expenses
- Political or church support
- Fund-raising dinners or athletic events
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- Education – Paramount consideration is given to educational organizations and institutions, including broad scholarship programs and libraries.
- Social Welfare – Broad-based agencies which provide assistance to the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless.
- Training and Education of the Handicapped – Organizations which demonstrate a proven record of service to the handicapped.
- Educational programs conducted by religious organizations.
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 6
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by March 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs each April.
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
In 1968, Caroline Sanders of Philadelphia County, PA established a trust that would ultimately exist in perpetuity to support charitable causes. Today, the Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1 makes grants in support of educational programs; social programs serving the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless; and organizations demonstrating a proven record of service to the handicapped.
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