Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grant

Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust
Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, established in 2017, supports Texas charitable organizations in areas such as medical research for serious conditions, education for children with disabilities, and promoting fine arts. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $100,000, with an average of $35,000. The Trust prioritizes unique and necessary proposals that meet local community needs and do not duplicate existing services, particularly focusing on projects in Dallas County and surrounding areas.

Overview

The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust was established in 2017 by Dorace and Morton Fichtenbaum, who lived in Dallas, to provide financial support for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes to qualified Texas charitable organizations. Dorace and Morton were both very supportive of the local community throughout their lives. Areas of Interest Medical Research (specifically cancer, heart, vision and Myasthenia Gravis)Education and research for children with mental or physical disabilitiesChildren's education and exposure to fine arts Successful proposals are unique, necessary and of high priority for the charitable organizations, and do not duplicate other services which are available. Successful proposals seek funding that may not be readily available from other sources for essential projects that are sufficiently described as worthwhile, important and of a substantive nature. Funding Grant amounts will average from $10,000 to $100,000. Larger multi-year commitments can be awarded. The average grant size is $35,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants may include capital and program support, research, scholarships and grants to meet challenges or matching funds.