Charles Russell Wellons Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles Russell Wellons Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $194,865 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $76,765. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$194,865
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$76,765
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $220,100 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,100 | 25 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $194,865 | 24 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charlene Hamlett PO Box 52328, Durham, NC 27717 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 643-2441 |
| What to submit | Contact individual named in 2A |
What Charles Russell Wellons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | $130,965 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $23,300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,900 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,300 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comf | Religious | $76,765 |
| Welch College | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Bob Jones University | Education | $17,500 |
| Grace Ministries | Ministry/education | $15,500 |
| WRTP | Religious | $10,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Education | $8,000 |
| Individual | Education | $7,400 |
| Liberty | Education | $5,900 |
| Individual | Education | $5,900 |
| Holmes Bible College | Education | $4,800 |
| Wingate University | Education | $4,200 |
| Individual | Education | $3,900 |
| University of Houston | Education | $2,300 |
| Western Carolina University | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Florida State | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Paul Mitchell | Tuition | $2,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,200 |
| Open Arms Hospice | Caregiving | $1,000 |
| Ncsu | Education | $600 |
| Eastman School of Music | Scholarship | $500 |
| Appalachian Bible College | Scholarship | $500 |
| Sandhill Comm College | Scholarship | $500 |
| Piedmont Community College | Education | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Allen
- Charlene Hamlett
Questions people ask
Does Charles Russell Wellons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles Russell Wellons Foundation give?
$194,865 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs Charles Russell Wellons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William T Allen (President) and Charlene Hamlett (Secretary).
What does Charles Russell Wellons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.