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Apply OnlineMission
To benefit charities that are organized solely for the purpose of providing benefits to blind persons.
Annual application deadlines
April 15
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
New Jersey
Geographic limitations
Distributions are limited to use within the United States, however, the Trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
This Trust was established exclusively for the benefit of charities that are organized solely for the purpose of providing benefits to blind persons.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The Trust does not fund requests for:
- Private individuals
- Political activities
Average giving
Average grant size: $3,000
Average number of grants per year: 5
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Rudolph Williams Charitable Trust was established under Mr. Williams’s Last Will and Testament. A native of New Jersey, Mr. Williams fulfilled his desire to help others by making arrangements for this trust to benefit charities that help the visually impaired. Rudolph Williams passed away in 1987, but he will be remembered for his generosity for many years to come.
