Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation

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Mission

To support a variety of charitable causes primarily in San Diego County, California.

Annual application deadlines

June 30

Program areas

Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Education
Environment, Animals
Health
Human Services
Public/Society Benefit
Religion

States served

California

Geographic limitations

The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in San Diego County, California.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation awards grants for a variety of charitable causes. The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in San Diego County, California.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by the June 30 deadline to be reviewed at the grant meeting that occurs in July.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.

Required agreements and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required.

About the Foundation

The Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation was established in 1988 to support a variety of charitable causes. Mr. & Mrs. Billingsley were residents of San Diego County, California.

Mission

To support a variety of charitable causes primarily in San Diego County, California.

Annual application deadlines

June 30

Program areas

Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Education
Environment, Animals
Health
Human Services
Public/Society Benefit
Religion

States served

California

Geographic limitations

The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in San Diego County, California.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation awards grants for a variety of charitable causes. The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in San Diego County, California.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by the June 30 deadline to be reviewed at the grant meeting that occurs in July.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.

Required agreements and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required.

About the Foundation

The Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation was established in 1988 to support a variety of charitable causes. Mr. & Mrs. Billingsley were residents of San Diego County, California.

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