Mary and Doc Robertson Trust for Handicapped Children
/OVERVIEW: The Mary and Doc Robertson Trust for Handicapped Children supports health, human services and education in Wyoming.
FUNDING AREAS: Health, human services, education
IP TAKE: This is a very niche funder that is partial to the state of Wyoming. It funds efforts that care for children with both physical and mental disabilities. This funder provides program support rather than general operating support or capital funding. It does not provide funding for the salaries of employees who work with disabled children. This funder is more risk-averse, but is accessible and supportive.
PROFILE: The Mary and Doc Robertson Trust for Handicapped Children is a private foundation that Mary W. Robertson created in her will. She was a resident of Converse County, Wyoming and wished to give back to her local community through this trust. This foundation is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, which offers philanthropic services for private foundations and serves as the foundation’s trustee. The foundation aims to "support medical programs conducted within the state of Wyoming by any tax-exempt private or public, hospital, medical research organization or like-private or public institution or organization.” It funds local efforts for health, human services and education.
The Mary and Doc Robertson Trust for Handicapped Children focuses its efforts on the prevention and treatment of diseases that typically cause physical or mental disabilities in children. The foundation’s work centers on infants and older children, commonly funding hospitals, asylums and training schools in the state that care for physically and mentally disabled children.
Grants range between about $100 and $5,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the state of Wyoming.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The annual application deadline is August 1. However, the funder accepts applications all throughout the year. Grantseekers should use the Wells Fargo online application system to apply for funding. The system provides an automated email to confirm applicants’ submissions.
Direct general questions to the staff at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or 888-235-4351.
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