The J. William Gholston Foundation is administered by the Georgia office of Bank of America Private Bank’s Philanthropic Solutions division. The foundation was created to support educational advancement specifically for children within the City of Comer, located in Madison County, Georgia. In alignment with its mission, the foundation funds charitable organizations that provide educational services and supports capital and instructional projects designed to improve academic achievement.
The foundation issues grants that are primarily one year in duration, although multi-year funding may occasionally be awarded. The foundation has a defined geographic restriction, offering funding only to initiatives within Madison County. Applicants must ensure that their proposals directly serve this designated area and should be prepared to detail the number or percentage of individuals served within Madison County when completing the application.
Applications for the J. William Gholston Foundation are submitted online, and the annual deadline for proposal submission is June 1. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date, and no extensions are granted if the date falls on a weekend or holiday. Award decisions are communicated by letter within one to two months following the submission deadline.
Organizations applying must ensure compliance with all application requirements and are encouraged to research the foundation’s guidelines thoroughly before submission. Post-grant evaluation reports are mandatory and must be submitted before the next grant cycle to maintain eligibility for future funding. These reports include an assessment of project goals, benefits, encountered challenges, financial summaries, and plans for project continuity.
For any questions regarding the application process, applicants can contact the foundation via email at ga.grantmaking@bofa.com and must mention the foundation name in the subject line. Additional contact includes Mark S. Drake, Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Client Manager, at mark.s.drake@bofa.com or by phone at 404-264-1377. Grant procedures and further guidelines are available in a detailed PDF document provided by the Georgia office.
