The Trust's sole program consists of payment to or for benefit of low-income citizens of the city of Grinnell.

Scholarships and loans only to graduates of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School, IA.

Scholarships

Support only for Oak Hill Cemetery, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, First Baptist Church, Cherokee, also Pleasant Hill Cemetery and First Congregational Church, Aurelia, IA.

Student loans and scholarships to graduates of Harlan Community High School, IA.

Maintains operations of three museums  and supports upkeep and general maintenance of the buildings. 

Funds awarded should relate to music or the arts or be for a civic purpose.

Support only for the Salvation Army, Des Moines, Iowa.

Primarily supports organizations involved with health, education, and human services.

Giving primarily for the arts, education, and youth programs.