Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust Grant

The Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust is a philanthropic fund established in 1987 by Katrine Menzing Deakins, a prominent civic leader who served as executive secretary to Amon G. Carter and later became the executive director of the Amon G. Carter Foundation. In her lifetime, she was actively involved in various professional, social, and charitable organizations. The establishment of her own charitable trust reflects her long-standing dedication to philanthropy and community service. The trust continues to honor her legacy by supporting a diverse range of charitable organizations, including those that were especially meaningful to her. The trust is managed through the Texas office of Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division, which oversees the administrative and fiduciary aspects of the foundation. The trust primarily funds initiatives in the fields of education, health, and human services. While no formal restrictions are placed on applicants, there is a stated preference for organizations operating within or serving Tarrant County, Texas. This geographic focus ensures that the trust's resources are directed toward areas and communities with which Katrine Deakins had a deep connection. Grants awarded by the trust typically range from $10,000 to $25,000. The trust encourages a variety of nonprofit organizations to apply, particularly those that align with its core program areas. While it does not list specific allowable or disallowable expenses, it is understood that funding is intended to support charitable programming and services within the stated focus areas. Applications are reviewed annually, and the grant cycle follows a strict timeline to ensure fair and timely consideration. One key stipulation for applicants is that grantee organizations must wait one full grant cycle (one year) before reapplying if they have previously received funding. For instance, an organization that received a grant in 2021 would not be eligible to apply again until the 2023 grant cycle. This policy is designed to give more organizations the opportunity to receive support and to diversify the impact of the trust's funding. The application deadline for the Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust is August 1. All applications must be submitted online, and prospective applicants can find detailed procedural documents available in PDF and Microsoft Word formats. These documents provide step-by-step guidance for submitting applications, as well as help for those needing technical assistance. There is no mention of a pre-application process or requirement to submit letters of inquiry or intent. Organizations with questions about the application process or seeking more information are encouraged to contact the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions team via email at tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. It is requested that applicants include the foundation name in the email subject line to ensure efficient handling. Contact details may also be found within the procedural documents. The trust continues to operate on an annual cycle, and with the August 1, 2025 deadline approaching, the next expected cycle would begin in August 2026.