The James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Approximately US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Preference is given to cancer research over other types of medical research.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Grants are not considred for:Individuals.
- Not eligible: Political action committees, candidates, causes, and lobbyingLabor, alumni, or fraternal groupsRecreation, athletic, or sports teams, programs, or leaguesFor-profit entities, including start-up small businesses.
- Not eligible: Grants specifically for travel, including student trips or tours
Overview
The James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations engaged in cancer and medical research, established through a trust by the Sutton family. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt. Preference is given to cancer research initiatives, while grants are not available for individuals, political groups, or for-profit entities. This fund aims to sustain medical research efforts for the long term, continuing the legacy of the Sutton family.
The Wells Fargo as the trustees has launched the James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund Program to provide grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to cancer research or other types of medical research.
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.
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Preference is given to cancer research over other types of medical research.
Ineligibility
Grants are not considred for:IndividualsPolitical action committees, candidates, causes, and lobbyingLabor, alumni, or fraternal groupsRecreation, athletic, or sports teams, programs, or leaguesFor-profit entities, including start-up small businessesGrants specifically for travel, including student trips or tours
What James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $11K
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Range
- $3,500–$7,500
- By dollars: Florida 68%, Georgia 32%. Top recipient cities: Orlando, FL; Marietta, GA.
Example grants
Cannonball Kids Cancer Foundation Inc · Orlando, FL
General operating
$7,500
Enduring Hearts Inc · Marietta, GA
General operating
$3,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Cancer
- Science research
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