Ella B. Cleveland Trust
Overview
Mission
To aid medical research in the cause, treatment, cure and alleviation of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
Annual application deadlines
June 30
Program areas
Health
Program limitations
Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations that support medical research in the areas of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
States served
All
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Georgia.
Types of support
Grants will only be given for medical research in the areas of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
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 June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by August for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Ella B. Cleveland Trust was established to aid charitable medical research foundations in their studies and research to discover the cause, treatment, cure and alleviation of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
Ella B. Cleveland was a longtime resident of the Columbus, Georgia area. She died on December 26, 1974 and was predeceased by her husband, Bert Cleveland.
Mission
To aid medical research in the cause, treatment, cure and alleviation of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
Annual application deadlines
June 30
Program areas
Health
Program limitations
Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations that support medical research in the areas of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
States served
All
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Georgia.
Types of support
Grants will only be given for medical research in the areas of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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 June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by August for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Ella B. Cleveland Trust was established to aid charitable medical research foundations in their studies and research to discover the cause, treatment, cure and alleviation of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
Ella B. Cleveland was a longtime resident of the Columbus, Georgia area. She died on December 26, 1974 and was predeceased by her husband, Bert Cleveland.
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