Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The Gernon Trust specifically serves the people of Norwich, Connecticut.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Notably, capital project requests are generally not considered, and grants cannot be awarded for more than three consecutive years.
  • Not eligible: Grant requests for capital projects are generally not considered.
  • Not eligible: Applicants will not be awarded a grant for more than 3 consecutive years.

Overview

The R.S. Gernon Trust Grant, established in 1975, supports educational, health care, and human services for underserved populations in Norwich, Connecticut. Grants are typically awarded for one year, with potential for multi-year support. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Notably, capital project requests are generally not considered, and grants cannot be awarded for more than three consecutive years. This funding opportunity aims to enhance community services and resources.

Grants from the R. On occasion, multi-year support is awarded.

Eligibility

Only 501(c)(3) charitable organizations are eligible to apply.The Gernon Trust specifically serves the people of Norwich, Connecticut.

Ineligibility

Grant requests for capital projects are generally not considered.Applicants will not be awarded a grant for more than 3 consecutive years.

What R S Gernon Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026

Grants in 2026
21
Total given
$109K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$3,000–$8,000
  • By dollars: Connecticut 95%, New York 5%. Top recipient cities: Norwich, CT; Hartford, CT; New London, CT.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • United Community & Family Services · Norwich, CT

    Unrestricted general

    $8,000

  • Madonna Place Inc · Norwich, CT

    Unrestricted general

    $8,000

  • Martin House Inc · Norwich, CT

    Unrestricted general

    $7,000

  • Safe Futures Inc · New London, CT

    Unrestricted general

    $6,000

  • Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc · Lebanon, CT

    Unrestricted general

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2026. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Operating support

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