The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust is a private foundation established under a trust agreement by Carolyn Scott, a former resident of Jersey City, New Jersey. The trust is administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and is managed under the Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services for Private Foundations. Its mission is to support charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes through grant funding. The foundation operates under a broader philanthropic commitment by Wells Fargo, which also provides community giving and scholarship opportunities through separate initiatives.
The trust supports nonprofit organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. There are no explicit geographic limitations to applying for the grant, though it primarily supports organizations located in New Jersey, reflecting the founder’s regional ties. Grants are generally focused on program areas such as arts, culture, humanities, education, environment and animal welfare, health, human services, international affairs, public benefit, and religion.
Funding from the trust is generally provided in amounts ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 per grant, with an average total annual disbursement of approximately $200,000. The foundation typically awards between 15 and 20 grants per year. While all qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations may apply, preference is often given to those proposing projects related to secondary education.
Applications for the Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year; however, to be considered for the current grant cycle, submissions must be received by June 1. Grant decisions are typically communicated by August for all applications submitted by the deadline. Upon submission, applicants will receive an automated confirmation email.
Funded applicants may be required to submit periodic progress updates and a final report to evaluate project outcomes. For technical support or questions related to the grant application, organizations may contact Wells Fargo at 1-888-235-4351 or via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com.
