M. Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation Grant

The M. Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation, established in 2014 by Marshall Bookman Peters of Bryan, Texas, is administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. under its Trust Philanthropic Services – Private Foundations division. The foundation is focused on supporting the residents of Brazos County, Texas through charitable giving, with an emphasis on three core program areas: education, health, and human services. Wells Fargo serves as the trustee, managing the distribution and oversight of the grant program to ensure that funded initiatives align with the founder's intent and IRS guidelines for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The primary goal of the foundation is to improve the quality of life for residents of Brazos County. Preference is given to organizations that provide direct services to children, youth, and young adults in the areas of health, nutrition, education, and safety. Additionally, the foundation values programs that protect the overall health and well-being of vulnerable populations within the community. The foundation favors funding for specific projects over general operational support, encouraging applicants to propose well-defined initiatives that can produce measurable outcomes. Eligibility for the M. Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation is limited to nonprofit organizations that qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation is not open to individuals, for-profit organizations, or entities outside of the specified geographic and programmatic focus. Organizations must serve the residents of Brazos County, Texas, and align with one or more of the foundation’s stated program areas. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but to be considered for the annual fall grantmaking meeting, they must be submitted by July 31. Submissions received by this deadline will receive a confirmation email upon receipt and will be reviewed later in the year. Applicants are generally notified of decisions by the end of the calendar year. Funded organizations may be required to submit periodic progress and final reports to demonstrate how the grant was used and to assess the impact of the supported project. The average total giving by the foundation is approximately $50,000 annually, and the number of awards or individual grant amounts is not explicitly stated, requiring applicants to propose budgets suitable to their projects. The foundation’s website does not specify a minimum or maximum award amount. Matching funds are not mentioned as a requirement, which suggests that applicants are not obligated to provide additional funding sources, though this should be confirmed during the application process. For technical support or questions related to the application process, applicants may contact Wells Fargo’s Grant Administration team at 1-888-235-4351 or via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. The funder’s emphasis on local impact and project-based funding makes it a suitable opportunity for small to mid-sized organizations serving Brazos County that are looking to fund targeted initiatives in education, health, or human services.