Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1 Grant

The Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1 Grant, established in 1968, aims to support charitable causes with a focus on education, social welfare, and training for the handicapped. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $15,000, with a preference for organizations based in Pennsylvania. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. The trust does not fund endowments, general operating expenses, or political support, making it a valuable resource for community-focused initiatives.

In 1968, Caroline Sanders of Philadelphia County, PA established a trust that would ultimately exist in perpetuity to support charitable causes. Today, the Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1 makes grants in support of educational programs; social programs serving the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless; and organizations demonstrating a proven record of service to the handicapped.
The Trust supports requests with programs in the following areas:

• Education – Paramount consideration is given to educational organizations and institutions, including broad scholarship programs and libraries.
• Social Welfare – Broad-based agencies which provide assistance to the elderly, youth, indigent, and homeless.
• Training and Education of the Handicapped – Organizations which demonstrate a proven record of service to the handicapped.
• Educational programs conducted by religious organizations.

There are no geographic limitations, however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in the state of Pennsylvania. Administered by the Wells Fargo Bank as trustees, the Trust awards about 6 grants per year, with grant amount $2,000 to $15,000.

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:

• EndowmentGeneral operating expensesPolitical or church supportFund-raising dinners or athletic events