Tyrous R. Williams and Ruth F. Williams Charitable Trust Grant

The Tyrous R. Williams and Ruth F. Williams Charitable Trust was created under the Last Will and Testament of Tyrous R. Williams on September 1, 1993. Tyrous Reo Williams, born in Henderson, Texas in 1917, was an alumnus of Texas A&M University and a professional in sales for Reed Roller Bit and Baker Hughes. Following retirement, he and his wife Ruth settled in the Edge Community near Bryan, Texas. The trust, administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is part of Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations, which provides oversight and management of private foundations and trusts in alignment with donor intentions. The mission of the trust is to support health and human services within Brazos County, Texas. It prioritizes assistance for needy heart and cancer patients and supports cancer research conducted in the county. These objectives directly reflect the donors’ legacy and commitment to addressing critical health issues within their local community. The trust’s grantmaking primarily focuses on projects and initiatives in the fields of health and human services. Preference is given to proposals aiding cancer patients from Brazos County, supporting local cancer research, and assisting heart patients in the same geographic area. If funds permit, other charitable causes within the county may also be considered. However, the trust does not fund requests aimed at supporting endowments. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but must be submitted by July 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting in September. Applicants will receive an automated confirmation email upon submission, and funding decisions are typically communicated by October. The foundation strongly encourages early submissions to ensure adequate time for review and potential follow-up. To be eligible, organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. The trust is not open to individuals or non-charitable entities. All applicants must operate or provide services within Brazos County, Texas, and demonstrate alignment with the foundation’s stated health and human service priorities. For additional information or application assistance, applicants can contact Wells Fargo’s grant administration support via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or by phone at 1-888-235-4351. Applications should be submitted through the online portal linked on the foundation’s official webpage.