Wells Fargo Community Giving

From Wells Fargo Foundation

Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation aim to positively impact communities by collaborating with a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Their mission focuses on using their financial resources, volunteer efforts, and business expertise to support underserved communities and solve complex societal problems. They prioritize funding activities and programs with a broad reach within their strategic priorities.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program from Wells Fargo targets nonprofits aligned with their strategic focus areas, which include financial health, housing affordability, small business growth, and sustainability. They also consider support for local needs such as disaster relief, arts and culture, civic engagement, education, human and social services, and workforce development, though the main intent is to focus giving within their major focus areas. Eligible nonprofits either invited directly or those meeting eligibility and outcomes reporting requirements who align with these strategic focus areas can apply via an online portal or submit a Grant Interest Form.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

USA

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Qualified governmental agencies

Tribal entities

Public schools or school systems

Other

Must demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability
Must deliver services addressing critical community needs
Grant proposals must be able to measure and report on outcomes-based success metrics
Must promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Must promote sustainability best practices and principles
Must leverage racial equity/social justice best practices and principles
Preference for programs and projects over unrestricted sponsorships and events
Must incorporate human capital and volunteerism opportunities
Must apply online at least 90 days prior to the event for sponsorship consideration
Priority given to organizations that support major focus areas

Ineligibility

Individuals

Organizations that discriminate, including but not limited to, on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, country of origin, citizenship, veteran, or disability status

Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in programs that are non-sectarian, benefit a broad base of the community, and have a separate 501(c)(3) designation

Political action committees, candidates, causes, and lobbying

Labor, alumni, or fraternal groups

Recreation, athletic, or sports teams, programs, or leagues

For-profit entities, including start-up small businesses

Grants specifically for travel, including student trips or tours

not specified

Application deadline

Rolling