Ella B. Cleveland Trust Grant

Ella B. Cleveland Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ella B. Cleveland Trust
Last Updated: May 14, 2025

Summary

The Ella B. Cleveland Trust Grant supports charitable medical research organizations focusing on leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. Established in memory of Ella B. Cleveland, the trust prioritizes 501(c)(3) entities and has no geographic limitations, though it often funds organizations in Georgia. Applications are accepted year-round, with an average grant size of $5,000, and total annual giving ranging from $10,000 to $15,000.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July. Ella B. Cleveland Trust Grant About the Foundation The Ella B. Cleveland Trust was established to aid charitable medical research foundations in their studies and research to discover the cause, treatment, cure and alleviation of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. Ella B. Cleveland was a longtime resident of the Columbus, Georgia area. She died on December 26, 1974, and was predeceased by her husband, Bert Cleveland. Mission To aid medical research in the cause, treatment, cure and alleviation of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. Program areas Health Program Limitations Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations that support medical research in the areas of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. States served All Geographic limitations There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Georgia. Types of support Grants will only be given for medical research in the areas of leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. Funding Average grant size: $5,000 Average number of grants per year: 1-5 Average total giving per year: $10,000-$15,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements: To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.