The Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. administers a charitable trust that provides grant funding to non-profit organizations supporting the care, maintenance, support, education, and recreation of underprivileged, handicapped, orphaned, and deserving children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trust aims to enhance the well-being of children in need by funding programs and initiatives that provide essential services and opportunities.

The grant program is exclusively available to non-profit organizations that qualify as exempt entities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The funds are restricted to organizations directly serving children within Philadelphia, with a specific allocation requirement: 50% of grant funds must support charitable organizations assisting children of Jewish parents, and the remaining 50% must support charitable organizations assisting children of Gentile parents.

Grants range in size from $2,500 to $20,000, with approximately ten grants awarded each year. The program area falls under human services, ensuring that the funds directly benefit the intended population of children in need. Organizations applying for this funding must meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate their alignment with the trust’s mission and funding priorities.

The annual application deadline is August 31, with funding decisions made in October. Organizations will receive an automatic email confirmation upon submission of their application, followed by a formal notification regarding the outcome of their request.

Successful applicants are required to submit a progress report six months after receiving the grant. This report helps assess the impact and effectiveness of the funding provided.

For grant program inquiries or technical support, applicants can contact 1-888-235-4351 or email the Wells Fargo grant administration team at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com.