Qualified Nonprofit Organizations

The Cullum Foundation, established through the estate of Henry C. Cullum and expanded in 1975 through his wife Natalie M. Cullum's estate, is a private philanthropic entity committed to supporting community welfare in Georgia, with a particular focus on Augusta and Richmond County. The foundation reflects the Cullums’ enduring legacy of philanthropy through retail success in Georgia and South Carolina, and its mission encompasses four primary areas: relieving suffering or want, supporting educational advancement for youth, maintaining churches, and promoting health interventions for needy individuals. Grant funding from the foundation is directed toward organizations operating within the fields of education, health, human services, religion, and public/society benefit. Although there are no strict geographic limitations, the foundation predominantly supports entities in Augusta and Richmond County, Georgia. The foundation does not publicly indicate specific allowable or unallowable costs, nor does it specify caps or ranges for funding amounts or performance periods. It also does not require matching funds, unless otherwise specified upon award. Eligible applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. No other organizational forms are considered eligible, and the foundation does not list fiscal sponsorship or special track allowances. There is no mention of ineligible uses or restrictions related to religious or political activity beyond the stipulation that the foundation supports church maintenance in a general sense. Applications are accepted year-round but must be received by April 1 to be reviewed during the current year. Submissions are made online via the Wells Fargo grants portal. There are no pre-application requirements or gating steps indicated. Applicants will receive automated confirmation of their submission, and funding decisions are generally communicated by June 30. Awardees are required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funds, unless otherwise specified. There is no stated formal evaluation rubric, but grants are awarded at the discretion of the foundation's trustee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. While the foundation does not identify whether this opportunity is recurring, the annual deadline of April 1 and communication of decisions by June 30 suggest a regular grant cycle, making it advisable for applicants to plan annual submissions accordingly. For support with applications or technical issues, applicants may contact the Wells Fargo grant administration team by phone at 1-888-235-4351 or via email at [email protected].