The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust is a philanthropic foundation that supports a wide range of charitable causes, with a primary focus on organizations located in Victoria County, Texas. The Trust's mission emphasizes support for initiatives that promote higher education, assist youth, and work toward the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Although there are no official geographic limitations, priority is given to projects and organizations operating within Victoria County.
Grants from the Trust are exclusively provided for purposes that align with religious, charitable, scientific, or literary activities. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trust considers applications from a range of program areas including education, health, human services, and environment and animal welfare. While based in Texas, especially Victoria County, the Trust may consider proposals from elsewhere if they meet its mission and priorities.
Applications are accepted throughout the year; however, to be considered at the Trust’s annual grant review meeting in June, applications must be submitted by May 1. The grantmaking process is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which serves as the sole trustee. Applicants receive an automated email confirming submission, and award decisions are typically communicated in June.
The Trust provides approximately 30 grants per year, with an average award size of $7,000 and total annual giving around $200,000. Selected grantees are required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funding. There is no indication that matching funds are required or that the grant is renewable, but applicants are encouraged to align their projects with the Trust’s primary areas of interest to improve competitiveness.
For those interested in applying, the process is initiated through an online application platform accessible via the Trust’s official website.
