The John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Memorial Trust Foundation
Overview
Mission
To benefit the citizens of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and especially the City of South Bend, with emphasis on literary, educational, artistic and social service purposes.
Annual application deadlines
June 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
South Bend, Indiana and St. Joseph County, Indiana
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Memorial Trust Foundation was created to benefit the citizens of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and especially the City of South Bend, with emphasis on literary, educational, artistic and social service purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,500 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 10
Average total giving per year: $60,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
Martha Jane Fields was born on December 26, 1913. Ms. Fields created The John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Foundation to serve as a fitting community and civic memorial to her father, her mother and herself. Ms. Fields was always a supporter of the arts. Originally the foundation was created with the anticipation that composers, dancers and other performers of the arts would be encouraged to share their talents in the community. The Foundation purposes were later expanded to support organizations within St. Joseph County with an emphasis on literary, educational, artistic and social service purposes. Ms. Fields passed away on May 28, 1998 at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy that continues to benefit St. Joseph County.
Mission
To benefit the citizens of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and especially the City of South Bend, with emphasis on literary, educational, artistic and social service purposes.
Annual application deadlines
June 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
South Bend, Indiana and St. Joseph County, Indiana
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Memorial Trust Foundation was created to benefit the citizens of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and especially the City of South Bend, with emphasis on literary, educational, artistic and social service purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,500 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 10
Average total giving per year: $60,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
Martha Jane Fields was born on December 26, 1913. Ms. Fields created The John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Foundation to serve as a fitting community and civic memorial to her father, her mother and herself. Ms. Fields was always a supporter of the arts. Originally the foundation was created with the anticipation that composers, dancers and other performers of the arts would be encouraged to share their talents in the community. The Foundation purposes were later expanded to support organizations within St. Joseph County with an emphasis on literary, educational, artistic and social service purposes. Ms. Fields passed away on May 28, 1998 at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy that continues to benefit St. Joseph County.
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