Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust Fund

The Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust was established by Dr. Eugene Edge III of Bryan, Texas. Dr. Edge was a distinguished individual who served as a United States Naval Veteran, operated as a small business owner, and held academic positions including Assistant Professor of English at Georgetown University and Professor at Sam Houston State University. In keeping with his commitment to philanthropy, he created this trust to perpetuate his charitable contributions within Brazos County, Texas. Following his passing on January 10, 2015, the trust continues to reflect his dedication to supporting his local community. The foundation is managed by Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations and is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that primarily operate within Brazos County. The foundation focuses its grantmaking in the areas of arts, culture and humanities, education, health, human services, and public/society benefit. Although there are no formal program limitations, it maintains a consistent practice of supporting projects within these domains that have a meaningful impact on the community of Brazos County. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations as recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation does not fund endowment support. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but to be considered for the annual grant cycle, submissions must be received by July 31. This timeline aligns with the foundation's annual grant meeting held in the summer, with funding decisions typically communicated by October. The average grant size ranges between $30,000 and $40,000, with approximately 15 grants awarded annually. The total annual giving of the trust is about $590,000. These figures suggest a selective but impactful grantmaking strategy aimed at deeply supporting a smaller number of community-focused projects. Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission upon application. All applications must be submitted online through the trust's designated portal. For individuals seeking educational scholarships, a separate platform (csascholars.org) is recommended, as the Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust does not support individual scholarships. For further inquiries or assistance with the application process, applicants can contact the foundation’s support team via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or by phone at 1-888-235-4351. This ensures that potential grantees have access to direct support for both programmatic and technical questions.