Palm Beach Community Trust Fund

The Palm Beach Community Trust Fund, administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., provides funding to organizations operating in Palm Beach County, Florida, and nearby areas. The trust’s mission is to support, maintain, and improve institutions and organizations engaged in charitable, religious, and educational work. Its funding also promotes education, scientific research, care for the sick and vulnerable, and the overall improvement of living conditions and individual well-being. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. While the trust serves the entire state of Florida, it primarily supports organizations located in or near Palm Beach County. Grant awards are typically for programmatic purposes and are distributed across a broad range of issue areas including arts, culture, education, the environment, health, human services, public/society benefit, and religion. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but to be considered for the current funding cycle, submissions must be completed by April 15. All applications must be submitted online through the appropriate platform provided by Wells Fargo. Email confirmation is sent upon submission, and funding decisions are generally communicated by the end of the calendar year. On average, the trust awards 22 grants annually, with grant sizes ranging from $4,500 to $30,000. Total annual giving is approximately $110,000. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and a final report detailing the use and impact of awarded funds. For application and grant cycle management, applicants interact directly with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which oversees trust administration.