The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust Fund

The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust is a philanthropic foundation managed by Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services. It was established by Wallis L. Craddock and Ruby J. Craddock, who were residents of Salt Lake City, Utah. The foundation reflects the Craddocks' personal commitments by focusing on issues they valued, particularly the care and well-being of animals, youth development, medical research, and end-of-life support. The mission of the Trust is to support programs that improve animal welfare, provide adolescent intervention services that help youth develop life skills, advance epilepsy education and research, and promote the home care of the terminally ill. These program areas align with broader fields such as education, health, human services, and environmental concerns specifically related to animals. Grants from the Trust are only available to organizations operating within the state of Utah. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation typically distributes an average of eight grants per year, with award sizes ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The average total annual funding distributed is approximately $65,000. Applications are accepted year-round; however, to be considered for the annual grant meeting, submissions must be completed by July 31. Applicants will receive an automated email confirmation upon submission. The review and award decisions are made once annually following this deadline. For assistance or more information, applicants may contact Wells Fargo’s Grant Program or Technical Support at 1-888-235-4351 or via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. The Trust emphasizes that while the information provided online summarizes their giving process, the governing instrument of the foundation will take precedence in case of any discrepancies.