L.B. Danford Charitable Trust Grant

L.B. Danford Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: L B Danford Charitable Tr
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: June 19, 2025

Summary

The L.B. Danford Charitable Trust Grant supports educational, health, human services, and religious initiatives primarily in Brazos and Grimes Counties, Texas. Established in 1992, it honors Luther Bernard Danford's legacy, providing annual grants averaging $40,000. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and located within the specified counties. Applications are accepted year-round, with a deadline of July 31 for September's annual meeting review. Note that the trust does not fund endowments.

Overview

Note: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by July 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September. About the Foundation The L. B. Danford Charitable Trust was established in the Last Will and Testament of Luther Bernard Danford dated January 23, 1992. Mr. Danford was born on September 21, 1911 in Roans Prairie, Texas and worked for the State Department of Human Resources, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bryan, Texas. Mr. Danford passed away on March 11, 1999 in Bryan, Texas. Mission To support education, health, human services, and religious causes located primarily within Brazos County and Grimes County, Texas. Average Giving Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000 Average number of grants per year: 7 Average total giving per year: $40,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.The L. B. Danford Charitable Trust awards grants for education, health, human services, and religious purposes by benefiting charitable, religious, or governmental organizations primarily located within Brazos County and Grimes County, Texas.Other than the charitable organizations specifically named by the donor, grants are limited to Brazos County and Grimes County, Texas.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not fund requests to support endowments.