Mission
To provide grants to non-profit organizations in support of various charitable causes including education, health services, religious organizations, social welfare programs, the environment, and areas within the arts, culture, and humanities.
Application deadlines
March 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Program limitations
Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily located in Pennsylvania, which support various charitable causes.
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.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Limitations
The trust does not fund requests for:
- Endowments
- Political or church support
- Fundraising 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.
Average giving
Average grant size: $3,000 to $7,000
Average number of grants per year: 30
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 in 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 1969, Caroline Sanders of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania established a trust that would ultimately exist in perpetuity to support charitable causes. Today, the Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 2 makes grants in support of educational programs, and social programs serving the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless.
