The R.D. Beirne Trust was established to support and promote quality human services programming, specifically aimed at assisting physically incapacitated, underprivileged, and underserved populations. Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that serve the blind, elderly, and orphans in Grayson County, Texas. The trust operates under the Bank of America Private Bank Philanthropic Solutions division, which manages numerous private foundations across Texas.
Grants awarded by the R.D. Beirne Trust are provided on a one-year basis. The trust has two annual application deadlines, January 1 and August 1, and all grants must be used within the designated grant period. The program primarily focuses on human services initiatives, and eligible organizations must align with the trust’s mission and funding priorities. Only nonprofit organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $20 million are eligible to apply.
Applicants must submit their proposals through an online application portal managed by the Bank of America Private Bank. Proposals must meet all submission guidelines and be completed by 11:59 PM CST on the respective deadline date. If an applicant has previously received funding from the R.D. Beirne Trust, they must wait one full grant cycle before reapplying. Additionally, awardees are required to submit a Post Grant Evaluation Report within one year of receiving funding to remain eligible for future grants.
The review process includes an evaluation by Bank of America’s Philanthropic Client Managers, who ensure that proposals align with the foundation’s mission. Final funding decisions are made by the board of trustees or a review committee associated with the trust. Applicants are encouraged to research the foundation’s mission and past grantees before applying to ensure alignment.
For additional inquiries regarding the application process, organizations can contact Bank of America’s Texas Philanthropic Solutions Office at tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. More details regarding application guidelines, deadlines, and eligibility requirements can be found on the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions website.
