Clarence W. Winter Charitable Trust

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Mission

To provide grants to tax-exempt organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.

Annual application deadlines

August 1

Program areas

Arts, culture and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion

States served

Pennsylvania

Geographic limitations

There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in Bucks County, PA.


Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

To provide grants to tax-exempt organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Average giving

Average grant size: $3,000 to $5,000

Average number of grants per year: 5


Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by August 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.

Communications

Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission.

About the Foundation

Under the terms of his will, Mr. Winter created a perpetual trust.  A native of Bucks County, PA, Mr. Winter was born in November of 1892 and died in August of 1975.  His generosity will continue to benefit the community for many years to come.

Mission

To provide grants to tax-exempt organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.

Annual application deadlines

August 1

Program areas

Arts, culture and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion

States served

Pennsylvania

Geographic limitations

There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in Bucks County, PA.


Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

To provide grants to tax-exempt organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Average giving

Average grant size: $3,000 to $5,000

Average number of grants per year: 5


Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by August 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.

Communications

Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission.

About the Foundation

Under the terms of his will, Mr. Winter created a perpetual trust.  A native of Bucks County, PA, Mr. Winter was born in November of 1892 and died in August of 1975.  His generosity will continue to benefit the community for many years to come.
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