Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment Grant

Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment
Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment Grant supports organizations that enhance the musical or educational development of San Francisco residents or assist economically disadvantaged individuals in the area. Established in memory of U.S. Senator Charles N. Felton and his wife Charlotte, the endowment grants one to three awards annually, administered by Wells Fargo Bank. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in San Francisco.

Overview

The Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment was established under the Last Will and Testament of Kate Felton Neilson. Kate Felton Neilson established the endowment in memory of her father, Charles N. Felton who was U.S. Senator of California (1891-1893), and her mother, Charlotte Ashley Felton. The Felton family was well established in San Francisco, CA and their home was nearby in Menlo Park, CA. The Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment provides grants to qualified organizations that advance the musical or educational uplift of the City of San Francisco, CA; or to organizations that benefit, relieve or uplift economically disadvantaged people in the City of San Francisco, CA. Administered by Wells Fargo Bank as trustees, one to three grants are awarded per year through applications that are reviewed at their annual grant meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must:qualify as exempt governmental units or charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.be located in San Francisco, CA.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for salaries.