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To provide grants to non-profit organizations supporting the care, maintenance, support, education, and recreations for underprivileged, handicapped, orphaned, and/or deserving children in Philadelphia.
Annual application deadlines
August 31
Program areas
Human services
Program limitations
Limited to non-profit organizations serving the needs of children.
States served
Pennsylvania
Geographic limitations
The trust makes grants primarily within the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Population served
Children
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grants are made to non-profit organizations engaged in or assisting with the care, maintenance, support, education, and recreations for underprivileged, handicapped, orphaned, and/or deserving children in Philadelphia.
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
- 50% of grant funds will be distributed to charitable organizations caring for children of a Jewish parent or parents;
- 50% of grant funds will be distributed to charitable organizations caring for children of a Gentile parent or parents.
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,500 to $20,000
Average number of grants per year: 10
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by August 31 for an October decision.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is submitted. All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application.
Required reports and agreements
Progress reports are due six months after a grant is received.
About the Foundation
The Paula Steinebach Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Ms. Steinebach out of her desire to help serve the needs of children. Because the trust is perpetual, Ms. Steinebach's generosity will have a positive impact on the Philadelphia community for many years to come.
