The mission of the Irene Cunningham Trust is to support the needy poor in Delaware County and Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Trust aims to provide lasting support through its perpetual structure, reflecting Ms. Cunningham’s desire to aid her community continually.
The grant program guided by the Irene Cunningham Trust is focused on providing financial support to charitable organizations. The grants support various causes, including religious, scientific, literary, and educational initiatives. With an average grant size of $2,000 to $5,000 and about 5 grants distributed annually, the Trust seeks to make meaningful contributions to the supported communities and causes.
Priority is granted to institutions dedicated to assisting the impoverished, with a particular focus on those whose efforts most directly support this demographic.