The Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust provides grants to support educational, youth, health-related, and religious organizations that are primarily located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The Trust was established to improve the quality of life for residents of Gloucester County, with a focus on providing financial assistance to organizations that support education, health, human services, and religious activities. The Trust is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which acts as the trustee and oversees the grantmaking process.

The Trust prioritizes funding for several specific groups and initiatives. These include providing scholarships for college, graduate study, or vocational and technical training to graduates of Gloucester County public high schools, with special preference given to graduates of Paulsboro High School. Additional funding priority is given to local chapters, councils, or branches of the YMCA and Boy Scouts of America located in Gloucester and Salem Counties. Non-profit hospitals in Gloucester County, churches in the boroughs of Paulsboro and Wenonah, and specialized facilities like the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia and the Masonic Home Charity Foundation of New Jersey are also considered high-priority recipients.

The Trust accepts applications year-round, but to be considered for the annual grant meeting held in May, applications must be received by March 15. Applications must be submitted online, and applicants will receive an automated email confirmation after submission. Successful applicants are expected to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funds unless otherwise directed at the time the grant is awarded.

Eligible applicants must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The grantmaking process prioritizes organizations that have a physical presence in Gloucester County or directly serve residents within this geographic area. While the Trust’s primary focus is on Gloucester County, some grants are available to organizations operating in Salem County as well, particularly for youth-serving entities like the YMCA and Boy Scouts of America.

The average grant size is approximately $10,000, and the Trust typically awards around 20 grants per year. Although there are no explicit restrictions on how funds can be spent, the Trust’s stated preference is to fund initiatives that align directly with its key focus areas, such as scholarships, youth development programs, healthcare services, religious initiatives, and services for mentally disabled children within the county. Funding decisions are made at the annual grant meeting, and applicants will be notified after this process concludes.

For additional information or questions, applicants should contact Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which manages the Trust. Specific contact information such as a direct phone number or email address is not provided in the materials reviewed, so applicants are encouraged to access the online application portal or reach out to Wells Fargo’s charitable trust department for further guidance.