Clifton C. and Henryetta C. Doak Charitable Trust Grant

The Clifton C. and Henryetta C. Doak Charitable Trust is a private philanthropic foundation administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under its Trust Philanthropic Services division. The trust was established in memory of Dr. Clifton C. Doak, a former head of the Biology Department at Texas A&M University and community volunteer, and his wife Henryetta C. Doak, an elementary school teacher and community supporter. The foundation reflects the Doaks’ long-standing dedication to education, scientific advancement, and service within their community of College Station, Texas. This charitable trust supports a wide array of program areas, including arts, culture, and humanities; education; environmental and animal-related efforts; health; human services; and public or societal benefit. The funding is aimed at religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational causes, provided that the applicants are located in College Station, Texas. In addition to supporting a select group of organizations named by the original grantor, the trust is open to considering other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that are based in College Station. The trust specifically requires that applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It does not fund endowment campaigns. The geographic scope of this opportunity is strictly limited—only organizations within College Station, Texas are eligible to apply. This makes it a targeted, community-based grant program that ensures focused impact within a defined locality. Applications for funding are accepted year-round; however, to be considered for the trust’s annual grant cycle, submissions must be received by July 31. Applications submitted by this deadline are reviewed during the annual meeting in September. Applicants will typically receive grant decision notifications by October. After submission, an automated email confirmation is sent to the applicant. The average grant award typically ranges from $5,000 to $10,000, with the foundation issuing approximately 16 grants per year. The total average giving per year is reported to be around $176,000. While no specific evaluation criteria are publicly outlined, the limited geographic scope and the philanthropic legacy of the Doaks suggest a focus on community impact and alignment with the trust’s mission areas. For assistance or technical support with the grant application, applicants can reach out via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or call 1-888-235-4351. Applications are submitted online through Wells Fargo’s philanthropic portal. No pre-application deadlines, Q&A sessions, or other milestone dates have been specified beyond the final submission deadline of July 31. The program is not offered on a rolling basis but recurs annually, with the next cycle expected in July 2026.