Clarence W. Winter Charitable Trust Program

The Clarence W. Winter Charitable Trust is a private philanthropic foundation managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., through its Trust Philanthropic Services. Established as a perpetual trust under the will of Clarence W. Winter, a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the foundation is committed to advancing the charitable legacy of Mr. Winter, who passed away in 1975. The trust provides financial support to organizations whose missions align with charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The trust focuses its funding on a range of programmatic areas, including arts, culture and humanities, education, environment and animal welfare, health, human services, public and societal benefit, and religious activities. Although the trust does not formally restrict grants geographically, it tends to prioritize organizations based in or serving Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This informal geographic preference reflects Mr. Winter's strong local roots and enduring commitment to the welfare of his community. The average grant amount ranges from $3,000 to $5,000, and the trust typically awards approximately five grants annually. Funding can be used to support a wide range of qualifying programs and services within the specified categories, provided that applicants are recognized as tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3). There are no explicit matching fund requirements for applicants, and no details have been provided regarding specific funding restrictions or eligible cost categories beyond the general programmatic scope. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with a firm submission deadline of August 1. All proposals submitted by that date will be reviewed during the trust's annual grant meeting, which occurs in September. Applicants receive an email confirming their submission after applying. The application process is administered online via the Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services portal. There are no additional deadlines for preliminary proposals, letters of intent, or other pre-submission documentation. As such, applicants are advised to prepare and submit their complete application packages by the August 1 cutoff date. No specific evaluation criteria, application tips, or sample application questions are disclosed in the available documentation. Contact details for the grant are not individually listed; however, applicants are advised to reach out to Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services for further questions or clarifications. Additional resources about Wells Fargo’s broader philanthropic efforts are available through their Philanthropy and Community Impact page. Educational scholarships for individuals are administered separately and can be found at csascholars.org.