Philadelphia Hospitals serving Children in Pennsylvania

The Percival Roberts, Jr. Trust is a private philanthropic foundation established in 1914 under the Last Will and Testament of Percival Roberts, Jr. The trust is administered by Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Its primary mission is to support healthcare institutions dedicated to pediatric care within the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This includes both hospitals that serve children exclusively and hospitals that have designated wards solely for pediatric patients. The fund's longstanding commitment to improving children’s health services within its geographic scope has been a cornerstone of its giving philosophy. The grant opportunity is specifically focused on health-related programming and hospital maintenance. Eligible applicants must be organizations located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, thus qualifying as tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. The trust does not support individuals or entities located outside of the specified geographic area. Additionally, while the trust does not provide educational scholarships, individuals interested in such opportunities are directed to separate scholarship resources administered by Wells Fargo through csascholars.org. Applications for this grant are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but to be considered for the annual funding cycle, applications must be submitted no later than April 1. The funding decisions are made at an annual grant meeting held in June. The typical grant size ranges between $80,000 and $500,000, and the trust usually awards between three and five grants each year. After a grant is awarded, recipients are required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving the funds, unless otherwise specified at the time of the award. The trust does not outline specific restrictions on how funds must be spent, but its mission and purpose suggest that funds should be directed toward maintaining hospital facilities and improving healthcare services for children. Organizations are encouraged to clearly align their funding requests with the trust’s stated objectives and geographic restrictions. Communications regarding application submission are automated, and applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. For further assistance or technical support related to the grant application process, organizations may contact Wells Fargo’s grant administration team by phone at 1-888-235-4351 or via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. The Percival Roberts, Jr. Trust exemplifies place-based, purpose-driven philanthropy, with a highly targeted funding strategy designed to make a measurable impact on pediatric health infrastructure within the Philadelphia area. Its annual grant cycle and focused eligibility ensure that its resources are directed where they are most needed and consistent with the original intent of the donor.