Charles Russell Wellons Foundation
Historical FunderDurham, North Carolina · EIN 56-1889755 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLENE HAMLETT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 52328, DURHAM NC 27717 |
| Phone | 9196432441 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT INDIVIDUAL NAMED IN 2A |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch College | Gallatin, TN | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC | Education | $17,500 |
| Grace Ministries | Durham, NC | Ministry/Education | $15,500 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Education | $8,000 |
| Holmes Bible College | Greenville, SC | Education | $4,800 |
| Wingate University | Wihgate, NC | Education | $4,200 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Education | $2,300 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Open Arms Hospice | Greenville, SC | Caregiving | $1,000 |
| Eastman School of Music | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| Appalachian Bible College | Mt Hope, WV | Scholarship | $500 |
| Sandhill Comm College | Pinehurst, NC | Scholarship | $500 |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | Education | $200 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($115,665). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,865 | 24 |
| 2023 | $220,100 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522939349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1889755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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