How to apply
Contact individual named in 2a Contact: Charlene Hamlett, Po Box 52328, Durham, Nc, 9196432441 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 16 of 24 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ComfFayetteville, NC | Religious | $77K |
| Bob Jones UniversityGreenville, SC | Education | $18K |
| Grace MinistriesDurham, NC | Ministry/education | $16K |
| WrtpRaleigh, NC | Religious | $10K |
| Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC | Education | $8,000 |
| Pensacola ChristianPensacola, FL | Education | $7,400 |
| LibertyLynchburg, VA | Education | $5,900 |
| UNC CharlotteCharlotte, NC | Education | $5,900 |
| Holmes Bible CollegeGreenville, SC | Education | $4,800 |
| Wingate UniversityWihgate, NC | Education | $4,200 |
| UNC GreensboroGreensboro, NC | Education | $3,900 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | Education | $2,300 |
| Central Piedmont Com CollCharlotte, NC | Education | $1,200 |
| Open Arms HospiceGreenville, SC | Caregiving | $1,000 |
| NcsuRaleigh, NC | Education | $600 |
| Piedmont Community CollegeRoxboro, NC | Education | $200 |
By state: North Carolina 13 · South Carolina 3 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 2 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1
About this foundation
Charles Russell Wellons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Durham, North Carolina, administered in care of William T Allen, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Charles Russell Wellons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact individual named in 2a Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Charles Russell Wellons Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $195K across 24 grants, a median of $3,100.
Where does Charles Russell Wellons Foundation give?
North Carolina (13 grants), South Carolina (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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