Milton Hicks Wood & Helen Gibbs Wood Charitable Trust Grant

The Milton Hicks Wood & Helen Gibbs Wood Charitable Trust is a private philanthropic foundation administered by Bank of America through its Philanthropic Solutions division. The trust was established using funds derived from Milton Wood’s career earnings, particularly from his tenure as a chemist at Procter & Gamble, where he benefited from company stock investments. Milton and Helen Wood were dedicated individuals who valued work and family, and their legacy continues through this charitable trust aimed at improving lives within their local community. The trust supports initiatives in the Human Services domain, with a strong geographic emphasis on Tarrant County, Texas. While the foundation serves the broader Texas region, organizations that either operate in or serve Tarrant County are given preferential consideration during the review process. The foundation is committed to supporting services that enhance the welfare of local populations, though specific program areas beyond "human services" are not detailed in the available source. Grant awards typically range between $5,000 and $10,000, with approximately two to three grants issued annually. There are no specified restrictions or matching fund requirements disclosed in the public-facing materials, allowing for a broad range of project proposals so long as they align with the trust’s mission of community support. However, further funding-specific requirements may be disclosed during the application process or within the downloadable procedures documentation. The application process is managed by Bank of America's Texas-based office. Applications must be submitted online by August 1. Supporting documents and procedure guidelines are available in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats through the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions platform. Applicants may return to in-progress applications and access technical help documents via linked resources. For questions about the grant or help with the application process, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Bank of America at tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. It is recommended to include the foundation name in the subject line for clarity. Additional contact information may be found in the downloadable procedures document provided on the application portal. The Milton Hicks Wood & Helen Gibbs Wood Charitable Trust does not provide information on evaluation criteria, award announcement dates, or funding purpose specifics within the publicly available summary. Interested organizations are advised to download the full procedures guide and reach out via email for clarification on eligibility, application content, and potential evaluation methods. The grant is not stated to be recurring or rolling, and currently, there is no indication of submission cycles beyond the annual August 1 deadline.