Anna B. Glauser Trust Grants

The Anna B. Glauser Trust Grants provide financial support to organizations aiding physically handicapped individuals, particularly blind residents in Delaware County, PA. Established in memory of Willis K. Glauser, the trust awards 1-2 grants annually, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) certified, while funding for salaries is typically excluded. This initiative reflects Anna Glauser's lifelong commitment to assisting the visually impaired community.

This trust is meant to be a memorial to Willis K. Glauser. Anna Glauser’s son was born blind and died at the age of ten. Anna Glauser devoted much of her time to volunteering with the Delaware County Branch of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (now known as the Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired) during her lifetime.
As it's mission, the Anna B. Glauser Trust awards grants to organizations that provide aid to physically handicapped persons across the US and blind persons living in Delaware County, PA. Administered by Wells Fargo Bank as trustees, the Trust awards an average of 1-2 grants per year for program support, with a grant size of $2,500 - $5,000.

Eligibility

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

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for salaries.