Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation

Mission

To provide assistance to needy students at nursing schools and to help fund cancer research.

Annual application deadlines

May 1

Program areas

Education
Health

Program limitations

Grants are made to non-profit organizations to support needy students at nursing schools and for use in cancer research.

States served

New Jersey

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Grants are made to institutions with accredited nursing programs on behalf of needy nursing students. Grants are also made for funding of cancer research.

Requirements

• Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Average giving

Average grant size: $10,000 to $20,000

Annual application period and deadlines

Grants are made annually. Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by May 1 for a July decision.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation when an application is submitted. All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application.

Required agreements and reports

Periodic progress reports may be required for funded projects.

About the Foundation

The Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation was created from the residuary estate of Mrs. Louise Sutcliffe. The foundation was funded in 1990, per Mrs. Sutcliffe’s instructions, to provide grants for needy students attending nursing schools and as well as for use in cancer research. Pre-deceased by her husband, Walter, Louise Sutcliffe passed away in 1988.