Bauer Trust Fund Grant
Funding Amount
US $3,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Limited to organizations that benefit blind or handicapped persons.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: General operating costs
- Not eligible: Endowments
- Not eligible: Individuals
- Not eligible: Political activities
- Not eligible: The foundation normally does not fund requests for:
- Not eligible: General operating support
- Not eligible: Loans
- Not eligible: Fundraising events including dinners, benefits and athletic events.
Overview
The Bauer Trust Fund Grant supports charitable organizations benefiting blind or handicapped persons. Established by Anthony F. Bauer, it aims to provide lasting support for those in need. To be eligible, organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and primarily operate in Connecticut. The fund does not support general operating costs, endowments, individuals, or political activities. This initiative reflects Mr. Bauer's legacy of generosity and commitment to aiding vulnerable communities.
The Anthony F. Bauer Trust Fund was established under the Last Will and Testament of Mr. Bauer out of his desire to provide support for those in need, particularly blind or handicapped persons. Anthony Bauer and his brother, Erwin, ran the family business, Bauer Farm, located in Madison, Connecticut. Thanks to Anthony’s generosity, many Connecticut communities, as well as the Hope School in Springfield, Illinois, will benefit for years to come.
The Anthony F. Bauer Trust Fund is dedicated to making grants to qualified charitable organizations benefiting blind or handicapped persons.
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Limited to organizations that benefit blind or handicapped persons.
Ineligibility
The foundation normally does not fund requests for:
- General operating support
- Endowments
- Individuals
- Political activities
- Loans
- Fundraising events including dinners, benefits and athletic events.
What Anthony F Bauer Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 4
- Total given
- $13K
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Range
- $3,000–$4,000
- By dollars: Connecticut 54%, Massachusetts 23%, New York 23%. Top recipient cities: Hartford, CT; Boston, MA; Bloomfield, CT.
Example grants
Connecticut Institute for the Blind · Hartford, CT
General operating
$4,000
National Braille Press Inc · Boston, MA
General operating
$3,000
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc · Bloomfield, CT
General operating
$3,000
Via Visually Impaired Advancement · Buffalo, NY
General operating
$3,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Disabled
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