The George William Groh Trust is a philanthropic funding source administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., focused exclusively on supporting medical research. The trust’s mission is to provide grants to qualified nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to advance medical research initiatives. The fund is intended for projects that contribute to scientific knowledge, medical advancements, or innovative treatment development.
This grant opportunity is available to organizations across the United States, without geographic limitations. However, the trust is limited in its programmatic scope, as all funded projects must strictly be focused on medical research. The trust does not support general health-related programming or other charitable work outside of this domain.
The average grant size is approximately $11,500, with the trust awarding about two grants annually. The total annual giving is around $23,000, indicating that the program is selective and competitive. Organizations applying must be able to demonstrate both eligibility and a clear alignment with the funder’s narrowly defined purpose.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but to be considered during the trust’s annual grant review meeting, submissions must be received by May 1. Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon submitting their proposal. Funding decisions are typically communicated within three months following the application deadline.
Successful applicants may be required to submit periodic progress reports as well as a final report at the conclusion of the grant term. These reports are used to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the funded research. The trust does not publish specific evaluation criteria, but applicants should expect to demonstrate the scientific rigor, relevance, and potential impact of their proposed research project.
For questions or more information, organizations may need to contact Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which serves as the trustee managing the George William Groh Trust.
