The Horace A. Moses Charitable Trust was established in 1923 to support and promote quality educational, human services, and health care programs aimed at underserved populations. The trust prioritizes funding for organizations that serve the Springfield, Massachusetts community. Managed by the Connecticut office of Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division, the trust provides grants to eligible organizations that align with its mission.
Applications for the Horace A. Moses Charitable Trust are due by March 1 each year. The trust primarily funds general operating support, but program-specific funding requests are also considered. Additionally, small program-related capital expenses may be included within general operating or program support requests. The majority of grants awarded are for a one-year duration, though multi-year funding may occasionally be granted.
Applicants will be notified of grant decisions by June 30. The trust does not impose broad geographic eligibility but gives preference to organizations operating within Springfield, Massachusetts. No restrictions on organization type were specified beyond alignment with the trust’s funding priorities in education, health, and human services.
The trust is administered by Bank of America’s Connecticut office, which oversees the application process. Procedures and application guidelines are available in both PDF and Word formats through the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions platform. Additionally, Bank of America offers an online application portal for submitting and managing applications.
Organizations seeking more information about the application process or eligibility requirements are encouraged to contact the Bank of America Connecticut grantmaking team via email at ct.grantmaking@bofa.com. Applicants should include the foundation’s name in the subject line of their email to facilitate communication.
