Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant

Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: June 20, 2025

Summary

The Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant aims to support arts education and promote artistic endeavors in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Established in memory of Cleon W. Mauldin, the foundation grants funds to organizations that focus on music, dance, and ballet, as well as educational programs in the arts. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations located in Georgia and South Carolina. This initiative fosters community engagement and opportunities for youth in the arts.

Overview

Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant The Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation was created under the Last Will and Testament of Cleon W. Mauldin upon his death in 1998. Mr. Mauldin, a resident of Richmond County, Georgia, retired as the librarian and stage manager of the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. He was a graduate of Furman University and the University of Virginia. Mr. Mauldin established the Augusta Symphony’s endowment fund with a gift in honor of his mother. He was a founding member of the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society. Mr. Mauldin stated in his Will that the Trustee should “take into consideration [his] lifelong interest in the arts, particularly music, dance and ballet and education in these fields” when making grants to charitable organizations. Grants will be made to Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) organizations to promote arts programs, to create opportunities for the youth to explore the arts, to advocate for the advancement of the arts, to support broadcasts of musical programs, to provide scholarships to young musicians, to develop arts education programs in schools, and to acquire music and art equipment. Mission To promote the arts in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) of Georgia and South Carolina by supporting arts education programs as well as music, dance, and ballet organizations. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Program limitations/Grantmaking priorities There are no program limitations; however, due to the grantor’s preferences, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting charitable organizations that promote the arts (particularly music, dance, and ballet) as well as education in these fields. States served Georgia South Carolina

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are restricted to charitable organizations located in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). The Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) includes the following counties in Georgia and South Carolina: Georgia: Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes. South Carolina: Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick.Requirements: To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.