The James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to cancer research or other medical research.
Annual application deadlines
April 1
Program areas
Health
Program limitations
Grants are made for cancer or other medical research.
States served
All
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
To support organizations that conduct cancer research or other medical research.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference is given to cancer research over other types of medical research.
Average giving
Average total giving per year: $15,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by April 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs each May.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund was established by the Last Wills and Testaments of his two sisters, Olive Sutton Caley and Mary Sutton Groves. By creating this perpetual trust, the Sutton family’s interest in continuing medical research, particularly cancer research, will benefit research efforts for many years to come.
Mission
To provide grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to cancer research or other medical research.
Annual application deadlines
April 1
Program areas
Health
Program limitations
Grants are made for cancer or other medical research.
States served
All
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
To support organizations that conduct cancer research or other medical research.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference is given to cancer research over other types of medical research.
Average giving
Average total giving per year: $15,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by April 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs each May.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
The James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund was established by the Last Wills and Testaments of his two sisters, Olive Sutton Caley and Mary Sutton Groves. By creating this perpetual trust, the Sutton family’s interest in continuing medical research, particularly cancer research, will benefit research efforts for many years to come.
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