The Anthony F. Bauer Trust Fund provides grant support to nonprofit organizations that offer services, programs, or institutional support benefiting blind or handicapped individuals. This charitable fund, administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., focuses its philanthropy on programs that advance education, health, and human services specifically tailored for individuals with visual impairments or disabilities.
While the Fund does not impose strict geographic limitations, its grantmaking practices show a strong preference for organizations located in Connecticut. The Fund seeks to assist initiatives that provide meaningful, measurable benefits to blind or handicapped populations, particularly through projects that enhance independence, access to care, or educational outcomes.
Eligible applicants must be recognized as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The Fund does not provide funding for general operating expenses, endowments, individual support, political activities, loans, or fundraising events (such as dinners or athletic events). Grant funding is intended for programmatic or project-based use only.
The Fund operates on an annual application cycle. Applications are accepted year-round, but only those submitted by May 30 will be considered at the July grant review meeting. Applicants will receive an automated confirmation email upon submission, and funding decisions are typically communicated by July. All grantees are required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funds unless otherwise specified at the time of award.
