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Florence Nesh Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Florence Nesh Charitable Trust
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Florence Nesh Charitable Trust Grant focuses on supporting medical or scientific research and education in the Greater Washington DC area. It funds projects that provide direct services, demonstrate community needs, and foster collaboration among organizations. Eligible applicants must have a minimum of three years of operation and prior measurable outcomes. The trust prioritizes sustainability and diversified income, while avoiding support for general operating costs, for-profit entities, and organizations lacking public charity status.

Overview

Note: Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please send an email. Florence Nesh Charitable Trust Florence Nesh Charitable Trust has a geographic focus of the Greater Washington DC area and it supports proposals with a focus on medical or scientific research and education. Our Committee supports projects and programs that: Support year-round programming Provide direct services to individuals and reflect the core social mission of the organization Address a need in the community for which there is a demonstrated demand Have broad impact or benefit underserved populations Have measurable outcomes, a plan for documenting results, and long-term sustainability Have diversified income streams and demonstrate effective financial accountability Involve collaboration with other organizations Complement rather than duplicate the work of other non-profit organizationsAre submitted from organizations that have 3 years of operation in full service to others. Also, the program or project for which you are applying needs to have at least one (1) complete year with a report showing the measurable impact available prior to applying

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Does your organization have the necessary public charity status (tax-exempt under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code)?

Ineligibility

The PNC Foundation and PNC Bank, NA will not provide support for organizations that discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status.Our Committee generally does not support:General Operating CostsPilot or new programmingEvent, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry feesMulti-year commitmentsFor-profit organizationsIndividuals or private foundationsFraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizationsCapital expenses or capital campaigns

What Florence Nesh Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
6
Total given
$330K
Median grant
$50K
Range
$25K–$95K
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 47%, Maryland 38%, California 15%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Bethesda, MD; Rockville, MD.

Example grants

  • Georgetown University · Washington, DC

    School of nursing and

    $95K

  • Childrens Research Institute · Washington, DC

    $60K

  • Suburban Hospital Foundation · Bethesda, MD

    Clinical ladder program

    $50K

  • Orthobiologics Research Initiative · Rockville, MD

    $50K

  • Arthritis National Research Foundation · Irvine, CA

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

nonprofitsscience-researchhealthcare

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