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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.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Average giving
Average grant size: $10,000 to $30,000
Average number of grants per year: 10 to 20
Average total giving per year: $175,000 to $200,000
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.
