Anna Fuller Fund

The Anna Fuller Fund, administered by Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services, is a private foundation established by Egbert C. Fuller in memory of his wife, who passed away from cancer. The fund's mission is to support charitable organizations working to alleviate human suffering caused by cancer. Specifically, it aims to promote and fund research into the causes, treatment, and care of cancer, as well as education programs to improve public awareness and knowledge regarding its prevention and treatment. The fund provides grants exclusively to organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or their international equivalents. Foreign organizations must provide additional documentation and undergo further review. The foundation explicitly does not fund direct treatment of cancer patients unless it is incidental to a research or educational initiative. This restriction ensures the fund’s focus remains on long-term impact through research and public education rather than direct medical services. Grant funding is generally awarded to support specific cancer research projects or education initiatives, and proposals must clearly align with this focus. Medical research and scientific studies with a targeted scope related to cancer are eligible for support. All proposals must be submitted through an online application form provided by Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services. Applications are accepted year-round, but to be considered during the annual review meeting, they must be submitted by July 31. The foundation typically communicates decisions by January following the submission deadline. The average size of awarded grants ranges between $75,000 and $150,000, with approximately 5 to 8 grants awarded annually. The fund’s total average giving per year is around $850,000. While matching contributions are not required, recipients may be expected to submit periodic progress reports and final project evaluations, depending on the nature of the funding received. There are no indications of pre-application requirements such as Letters of Intent or preliminary proposals. For additional information or support, applicants can contact Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services via phone at 1-888-235-4351 or email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. More detailed and binding terms may be outlined in the foundation's governing instrument, which takes precedence over publicly available summaries.