Paula Steinebach Trust

Mission

To provide grants to non-profit organizations supporting the care, maintenance, support, education, and recreations for underprivileged, handicapped, orphaned, and/or deserving children in Philadelphia.

Annual application deadlines

August 31

Program areas

Human services

Program limitations

Limited to non-profit organizations serving the needs of children.

States served

Pennsylvania

Geographic limitations

The trust makes grants primarily within the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Population served

Children

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Grants are made to non-profit organizations engaged in or assisting with the care, maintenance, support, education, and recreations for underprivileged, handicapped, orphaned, and/or deserving children in Philadelphia.

Requirements

• To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Limitations

• 50% of grant funds will be distributed to charitable organizations caring for children of a Jewish parent or parents;
• 50% of grant funds will be distributed to charitable organizations caring for children of a Gentile parent or parents.

Average giving

Average grant size: $2,500 to $20,000
Average number of grants per year: 10

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications must be submitted by August 31 for an October decision.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is submitted. All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application.

Required reports and agreements

Progress reports are due six months after a grant is received.

About the Foundation

The Paula Steinebach Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Ms. Steinebach out of her desire to help serve the needs of children. Because the trust is perpetual, Ms. Steinebach's generosity will have a positive impact on the Philadelphia community for many years to come.