The Eric A. Baade and Mary C. Baade Charitable Purposes Trust is administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. through its Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations division. The Trust's mission is to support a variety of charitable purposes, with a primary focus on benefiting organizations located in Allen County, Indiana. While there are no strict geographic restrictions, priority is given to organizations operating within this county.
The Trust awards grants in the program areas of arts, culture, and humanities, education, environment and animal welfare, health, human services, and religion. Organizations eligible for funding must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trust does not fund scholarships directly; individuals seeking scholarships are directed to separate resources like csascholars.org.
Applications for funding are accepted throughout the year; however, to be considered for the annual review, submissions must be completed by May 1. Grant decisions are made during the annual meeting in June, and applicants are typically notified of the results in July. The application process is conducted online, and applicants will receive automated confirmation emails upon submission.
The Trust generally awards around ten grants annually, with individual grant amounts typically ranging between $5,000 and $10,000. The Trust distributes an average total of approximately $90,000 per year. Successful applicants may be required to submit periodic progress reports and final reports regarding the funded projects.
For assistance with the grant program or technical support related to the application process, applicants can contact Wells Fargo's Grant Program Support at 1-888-235-4351 or email grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. Further details regarding Wells Fargo’s philanthropic efforts can be accessed through their Community Giving page.
