Ella B. Cleveland Trust

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.
• Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.

Average giving

Average grant size: $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 1-5
Average total giving per year: $10,000-$15,000

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.