Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust Fund

The Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust Fund provides grants to support charitable programs that benefit the residents of Madison, Connecticut. The fund’s mission focuses on supporting organizations that provide education, conservation and agricultural programs, medical care, public health, housing, and social services for the residents of the town. The fund is administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., acting as trustee.

Grants are available for nonprofit organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible organizations must directly serve residents of Madison, Connecticut, and their programs must align with the foundation’s focus areas, which include education, conservation, agricultural programs, public health, housing, and social services.

Applications for grants are accepted year-round, but to be considered at the annual grant meeting, they must be submitted no later than March 15. All applicants receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are typically communicated by September for applications received by the March deadline.

The foundation may require periodic progress reports and final reports from grant recipients to monitor the use of funds and ensure that the supported programs are meeting their objectives. These reporting requirements will be communicated directly to successful applicants.

There are no specified award ceilings or floors, and the foundation does not publicly disclose a total funding amount. However, funding is restricted to programs that directly serve Madison, Connecticut, making this a geographically limited opportunity.

The foundation’s oversight is provided by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which serves as the trustee of the Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust Fund. Applicants are encouraged to apply online through the Wells Fargo application portal, which facilitates the submission and review process.