The Louise Dorothy Shugard Trust provides grants to nonprofit organizations engaged in child welfare work within the city of Newark, New Jersey. The trust's mission is to support initiatives that benefit children through program-based funding in the areas of education, health, and human services.

The trust specifically funds organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible applicants must be actively involved in child welfare programs within Newark, NJ, as funding is geographically restricted to this area. The trust does not typically fund requests for salaries. Preference may be given to organizations that focus specifically on child welfare.

Applications are accepted year-round, but to be considered for review at the annual grant meeting, they must be submitted by March 31. Grant decisions are generally communicated by the third quarter of the year. Organizations that apply will receive an email confirming their submission.

Grant amounts typically range from $2,000 to $5,000, with an average of one to two grants awarded each year. The total annual giving amount for the trust averages around $5,000. Organizations receiving funding may be required to submit periodic progress reports and final reports.

The trust is administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which serves as the trustee. Organizations interested in applying can do so through the foundation’s online application portal.