R S Gernon Trust
Accepts applications
R S Gernon Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$109,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,000 | 17 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $107,000 | 20 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $109,000 | 21 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America 777 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 866-3275 |
| What to submit | See attachment |
| Deadlines | August 15 |
| Restrictions | Organizations located or operating in the city of norwich, ct for the benefit of norwich residents |
What R S Gernon Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 20 | $104,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Community & Family Services | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Madonna Place Inc | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Martin House Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Safe Futures Inc | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SW New England | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Assn Eastern CT | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Thames Valley Council Community Action | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Arts for Learning Connecticut | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Operation Fuel | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Read to Grow Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Lumibility Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Echo Cancer Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Steps Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Rose City Learning Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Southeastern CT | Unrestricted general | $4,500 |
| Eastern Connecticut Symphony | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Norwich Housing Authority | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Connecticut Storytelling Center | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does R S Gernon Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 15.
How much does R S Gernon Trust give?
$109,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs R S Gernon Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does R S Gernon Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.