The Ann E. Talcott Fund Program

The Ann E. Talcott Fund provides grants to organizations operating exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, as well as for testing for public safety or preventing cruelty to children or animals. The fund aligns with its mission by supporting a broad range of community-focused initiatives. The program targets organizations serving various needs, with a paramount focus on aiding the indigent. Program areas include Education, Environment and Animals, Health, and Human Services. The impact goal is to strengthen organizations that address critical societal needs within New Jersey. The fund's strategic priorities are evident in its emphasis on aiding the indigent and its geographic limitation to organizations within New Jersey. The theory of change appears to be that by providing financial support to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those helping vulnerable populations, the fund can foster positive change and improve the well-being of communities within the state. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the types of organizations supported, the grant's focus on established program areas and a commitment to aiding the indigent suggests an expectation of improved educational opportunities, enhanced environmental protection, better health outcomes, and strengthened human services for New Jersey residents. The average grant size ranges from $1,500 to $15,000, with grants available from $10,000 to $100,000.