William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust Grant

The William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on education, environmental protection, medical research, and support for the underprivileged. This trust, based in Florida, primarily serves communities in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties, along with select areas in Appalachia. It seeks to assist public charities classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, ensuring support for impactful charitable initiatives.

The William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust honors the long-time philanthropists William and Helen Thomas, from Stuart, Florida by supporting nonprofit organizations providing services for education, the environment, medical needs, the underprivileged and other charitable purposes.
Areas of Interest:
Educational opportunities for deserving and needy studentsPreservation and protection of the natural environmentMedical research and care for the treatment, prevention and cure of arthritis, blindness and diabetesAssistance for the poor, especially those of Appalachia and those of American Indian ancestryAssistance and care for orphaned children who are unlikely to be adopted because of age, handicap, or for other reasons

Eligibility

Organizations considered for funding must be classified as qualified public charities under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Geographic Restrictions:Florida, Appalachia, and other select locations within in the United States.

Ineligibility

The Trust does not make grants to individuals.The Foundation generally does not provide funding for: general operating expenses;endowment or annual giving campaigns;
debt reduction or financing;conferences, seminars, workshops, travel, surveys or advertising;
individual schools; or
child care facilities.Future grant requests will not be considered if reports on previous grants are not completed.