The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust Fund

The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust is a private foundation administered through Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services. The trust was established by Wallis L. Craddock and Ruby J. Craddock, longtime residents of Salt Lake City, Utah, with the goal of supporting specific causes that were important to them. The foundation is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which serves as the sole trustee, and it operates under the umbrella of Wells Fargo's Trust Philanthropic Services for Private Foundations. The purpose of the Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust is to provide financial support for programs related to the care and well-being of animals, adolescent intervention initiatives aimed at helping youth build life skills, education and research connected to epilepsy, and services that support home care for individuals who are terminally ill. These defined areas reflect the philanthropic values of the Craddocks and form the exclusive programmatic focus for the Trust’s grantmaking activities. Grants from the Trust are limited to organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trust only makes grants to eligible applicants operating in the state of Utah. Applications from outside Utah are not considered, and the Trust does not currently indicate any sub-state limitations within Utah, such as counties or municipalities. The average grant size typically ranges between $5,000 and $10,000, with the Trust awarding around 8 grants annually. The total average giving each year is approximately $65,000. The grant cycle accepts applications throughout the year, but applicants must ensure their proposals are submitted by July 31 in order to be reviewed during the Trust’s annual grantmaking meeting. This makes the grant non-rolling and recurring on an annual basis. There are no pre-application deadlines such as letters of intent or concept papers. Once an application is submitted, the applicant receives an automated email confirming receipt, but no specific feedback or consultation process is described. Applications must be submitted online through Wells Fargo’s Trust Philanthropic Services portal. While the application form is accessible year-round, only those submitted before the July 31 deadline will be reviewed in that grant cycle. There are no listed application questions or guidance documents, and no estimated time for application completion is provided. Applicants needing support can contact Wells Fargo via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or by phone at 1-888-235-4351. There is no indication that this opportunity requires matching funds, and no prior recipient list or case studies are published. Applicants should note that information on Wells Fargo’s website may be supplemented or overridden by the legal terms in the Trust’s governing documents. As a result, applicants are advised to ensure that their submissions fully align with the stated program limitations and eligibility criteria as the foundation adheres strictly to its outlined purpose.