The mission of the Irene Stetson Charitable Trust focuses on supporting projects and programs that notably benefit the Jefferson County and Steubenville areas through targeted philanthropic efforts. While specific mission details are not provided, the trust aims to have a meaningful impact within these communities.
The broad goals of the Irene Stetson Charitable Trust grant program include supporting year-round programming that offers direct services to individuals, reflecting the core social mission of the organization. The grant prioritizes projects that address a demonstrable demand within the community, benefit underserved populations, and have a significant, measurable impact. Criteria for funding include having measurable outcomes with a plan for documenting results and ensuring long-term sustainability, diversified income streams with effective financial accountability, and a foundation of collaboration with other organizations. Additionally, the grant supports initiatives that complement rather than duplicate existing nonprofit efforts and are proposed by organizations with at least three years of service. Projects or programs must have at least one complete operational year with a report demonstrating measurable impact available prior to applying.