Mary Gourlay Charitable Trust Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Geographic limitations
- The foundation supports institutions that provide assistance to the blind in Pennsylvania, particularly in Philadelphia
- Program limitations
- Grants are limited to support institutions that provide assistance to blind persons only
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Salaries
Overview
Overview
Foundation Information
The Mary Gourlay Charitable Trust was established in Mary Gourlay's memory in 2017 under the Last Will and Testament of Charles F. Gourlay, who was Mary's son.
Mission
To provide grants to institutions that provide assistance to the blind in Pennsylvania, particularly in Philadelphia.
Program areas
* Arts, culture, and humanities
* Education
* Health
* Human services
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
* Geographic limitations
* The foundation supports institutions that provide assistance to the blind in Pennsylvania, particularly in Philadelphia.
* Program limitations
* Grants are limited to support institutions that provide assistance to blind persons only.
* To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Ineligibility
* Salaries
What Gourlay Mary Charitable Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $12K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $1,000–$5,600
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Bensalem, PA; Flourtown, PA.
Example grants
Wills Eye Foundation · Philadelphia, PA
General operating
$5,600
Visionlink · Bensalem, PA
General operating
$5,000
Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels · Flourtown, PA
General operating
$1,000
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