The Christine and Katharina Pauly Charitable Trust was established in 1985 through the wills of Ms. Hazel Katharina Pauly and Ms. Frieda Christine Oleta Pauly. It is managed by Bank of America Private Bank as part of its Missouri Philanthropic Solutions portfolio. The Trust is dedicated to advancing charitable causes in Springfield, Missouri, and the surrounding Southwest Missouri region. It focuses on improving quality of life for underserved populations, particularly through initiatives in education, health, and human services.
The Trust gives special consideration to programs that serve the needs of children and older adults. While the Fund broadly supports these sectors, it does not fund individuals, endowment campaigns, or capital projects. General operating support may be requested, but only by organizations with annual operating budgets under $1 million. Most grants awarded are for a one-year term.
Applications must be submitted online by September 1 at 11:59 p.m. CT, unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case the deadline is the preceding business day. All applicants will be notified of the funding decision by December 31 of the same year. Grant decisions are made through a formal review process that may include proposal refinement, due diligence, and committee evaluation.
The Fund is administered through an online grantmaking system, which can be accessed at Bank of America’s grantmaking website. Applicants are encouraged to review the Trust’s guidelines carefully to ensure alignment with geographic and programmatic priorities. Only one application per organization is permitted annually for the same region, but the Pauly Trust is exempt from certain multi-submission restrictions due to its specific geographic focus.
Organizations that receive grants are required to submit a post-grant evaluation within one year of receiving funding. This report assesses project outcomes, financial expenditures, and future funding plans. Failure to submit this report may disqualify applicants from future funding. For assistance or clarification, applicants may contact Tony Twyman, Senior Philanthropic Client Manager, who oversees this Trust along with others in the Missouri portfolio.
Start early to avoid technical delays; proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on the last business day before the deadline if it falls on a weekend or holiday.
