The Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust, established in 1981, is administered by Bank of America through its Philanthropic Solutions division. The trust aims to enhance the well-being of underserved populations specifically within New Haven, Connecticut. It provides support to initiatives in educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming. Special emphasis is placed on organizations focused on arts and youth-related initiatives, reinforcing the trust’s commitment to community enrichment through cultural and educational avenues.
The trust accepts proposals annually, with the application deadline set for June 15. Grant awards are communicated via letter within two to three months following the deadline. The funding is designated for a one-year period, and organizations are limited to receiving funding for no more than three consecutive years. Notably, requests for capital projects are not eligible for funding consideration.
Eligibility is strictly limited to nonprofit organizations that maintain their principal office in the city of New Haven, Connecticut. This geographical limitation ensures that resources are concentrated within the local community, where the trust aims to make a significant impact. The trust explicitly does not accept applications from organizations based outside of New Haven.
The grant application process is managed through the Connecticut office of Bank of America. Applicants can access detailed procedural documents and online application support via downloadable PDF and Word files from the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions website. Organizations in the process of completing an application can return to it online through the provided portal.
For questions or discussions regarding the application, organizations are advised to contact the Connecticut office directly via email at ct.grantmaking@bofa.com. Inquiries should clearly specify the name of the foundation in the subject line to ensure accurate routing of the request. More detailed contact information is available within the procedural documents linked on the application page.
