Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust Grant 2024

The Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust, administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., provides grants to tax-exempt organizations that support charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. The trust primarily focuses its giving within Pennsylvania, particularly in Harrisburg, though there are no formal geographic restrictions. The trust awards an average of two grants per year, typically ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 per grant. Eligible applicants must be classified as 501(c)(3) organizations under the Internal Revenue Code. The trust funds projects and initiatives across a broad range of program areas, including arts, culture, and humanities, education, environmental and animal-related initiatives, health, human services, public and societal benefit programs, and religious activities. Applications for funding are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, to be considered during the trust’s annual grant meeting in October, applications must be submitted by August 31. Applicants will receive an automated email confirmation upon submission of their application. Successful grantees are required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funding unless otherwise specified in their grant agreement. Grant selections are made by a committee composed of three residents from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The process is overseen by Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services. The trust does not offer scholarships for individuals; those seeking scholarships are encouraged to explore opportunities through csascholars.org. For inquiries regarding the grant process, applicants may contact Wells Fargo’s grant administration team via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or call the grant program support line at 1-888-235-4351.