Ragan and King Charitable Foundation Grant

The Ragan and King Charitable Foundation is a philanthropic entity managed under the oversight of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., through its Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations division. It was established in accordance with the Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Carolyn King Ragan, in memory of both Mrs. Ragan and her family. The foundation serves to honor her legacy by funding initiatives that align with her values and beliefs, particularly those connected to religious, charitable, and educational activities. The primary objective of the Ragan and King Charitable Foundation is to support services, projects, and programs affiliated with Georgia Baptist or Southern Baptist institutions within the State of Georgia. These may include schools, organizations, institutions, or churches. Grants are limited to projects falling within the program areas of education, health, human services, public or society benefit, and religion. All supported activities must serve a religious, charitable, or educational purpose and must benefit communities within Georgia. To qualify for funding, applicant organizations must hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, they must be affiliated with either the Georgia Baptist or Southern Baptist denominations and must operate within Georgia. The foundation does not consider applications from organizations outside of these religious affiliations or geographic boundaries. The foundation operates on an annual application cycle. Applications are accepted year-round, but to be considered during the current review period, all materials must be submitted by August 1. The review process takes place at an annual meeting held in September. All submissions receive an automated confirmation of receipt, and applicants are notified in writing following the foundation’s decision. Successful applicants may be required to submit periodic progress updates and final reports on the outcomes of their funded initiatives. The submission process is conducted online, and applicants are encouraged to begin their application through the Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services portal. Additional assistance and answers to common questions are available through the platform's FAQ section. For further support, applicants may contact the foundation's grant administration team by phone at 1-888-235-4351 or via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. While the foundation does not publish detailed guidance on proposal format or evaluation criteria, applicants should ensure alignment with the foundation’s mission and program areas. Due to its religious orientation and regional focus, the foundation is best suited for faith-based or faith-affiliated organizations operating in Georgia. No scholarships are awarded through this foundation; individuals seeking scholarship funding should instead refer to csascholars.org.