Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust
/OVERVIEW: The Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust supports human services, religion and the Episcopal Church in New Jersey.
FUNDING AREAS: Human services, religion, Episcopal Church
IP TAKE: Although this funder has strong Episcopal Church connections, unaffiliated human services nonprofits can also get involved with deForest.
PROFILE: Established in 2002, the Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust is a local foundation focused on the state of New Jersey. This foundation is managed by Bank of America’s New York office. The bank serves as co-trustee along with Robert Bourne and Jean Marano. Grantmaking includes human services, religion and the Episcopal Church.
This funder has very specific interest areas at the local level. It funds organizations that serve people who are blind or have visual limitations. Other human services interests include homelessness, gainful employment, and helping individuals who have substance dependence issues. It also supports churches and organizations connected to the Episcopal Church. It has supported St. Paul’s Community Development, the Calvary Episcopal Church, Daytop Village of New Jersey, and Career Gear. Some of the founder’s favorite charities were Lighthouse in New York City, Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit, New Jersey, and the Salvation Army of Union, New Jersey.
Foundation grants range from $25,000 to $25,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking prioritizes New Jersey. The funder provides single-year and multi-year support. Its funding comes in the form of technical, capacity-building, program, and capital improvement support. However, it does not provide general operating support or building campaign support.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The annual application deadline is November 30, and applicants can expect to hear back with a funding decision by February 28 of the following year. Grantseekers must use the Bank of America online system to apply for a grant. Direct general questions to the staff at ny.grantmaking@ustrust.com or 646-743-0425.
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