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that encourage a high quality of life for the entire community. Primary aim is to develop
<br />opportunities for young or emerging artists in local company communities, encourage
<br />involvement in the arts, especially by youth, and assist projects that, through the arts,
<br />serve the goal of enhancing justice and equity in society.
<br />Special Grants: All other grants are included in this category. These are one-time grants,
<br />national or local, that are for some special purpose rather than for general support of an
<br />organization.
<br />Fields of interest: Arts; Brazil; China; Civil rights; Community development; Education;
<br />Elementary school/education; Federated giving programs; India; Mexico; Minorities;
<br />Minorities/immigrants, centers/services; Public policy, research; Secondary
<br />school/education; Visual arts, architecture; Youth, services.
<br />Geographic focus: National; international
<br />Types of support: Annual campaigns, Building/renovation, Capital campaigns,
<br />Continuing support, Emergency funds, Endowments, General/operating support,
<br />Program development, Publication, Technical assistance.
<br />Limitations: Giving primarily in areas of company operations, including the Columbus
<br />and Seymour, IN, areas; Fridley, MN; Rocky Mount, NC; Jamestown, NY; Lakemills,
<br />IA; Charleston, SC; Cookeville, Nashville, and Memphis, TN; and El Paso, TX and
<br />Mexico; India; Brazil; and China. No support for sectarian religious purposes or for
<br />political causes or candidates. No grants to individuals, or for business start-ups; no
<br />loans.
<br />Application information: Application form not required. Applicants should submit the
<br />following:
<br />1) Statement of problem project will address
<br />2) Copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget
<br />3) Results expected from proposed grant
<br />4) Qualifications of key personnel
<br />5) How project's results will be evaluated or measured
<br />6) Detailed description of project and amount of funding requested
<br />7) Copy of IRS Determination Letter
<br />8) Listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their
<br />affiliations
<br />Initial approach: Proposal or letter
<br />Copies of proposal: 1
<br />Board meeting date(s): Varies from 3 to 4 meetings per year
<br />Deadline(s): None
<br />Final notification: Varies by board meeting cycle
<br />Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/02): Assets, $943,974 (M); gifts received, $729,549;
<br />expenditures, $1,513,010; total giving, $1,368,878; qualifying distributions,
<br />$1,513,010; giving activities include $1,215,692 for 60 grants (high: $427,500; low:
<br />$340; average: $1,000-$50,000) and $153,186 for employee matching gifts.
<br />The Wells Fargo Foundation (formerly Norwest Foundation)
<br />550 California St., 7th Fl.
<br />San Francisco, CA 94104
<br />Phone: (415) 396-3567
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