C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust

Mission

To support a variety of charitable causes through grants to organizations located in and serving the residents of San Diego County, California.

Annual application deadlines

May 1

Program areas

Arts, culture and humanities
Education
Health
Human services

States served

California

Geographic limitations

San Diego County, California

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust was established to support a variety of charitable causes through grants to charitable organizations located in and serving the residents of San Diego County, California.

Requirements

• Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3).
• Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. No other application formats will be accepted.

Average giving

Average grant size: $5,000 to $7,500
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $50,000

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting in June.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by July 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 C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust was established to support a variety of charitable causes serving the local community of San Diego County, California. Mr. Stafford passed away on May 22, 1984. He was predeceased by his wife, Dot.