James C Stewart Charitable Foundation
The James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation is a private foundation managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., supporting organizations primarily in Tucson, Arizona and Southern California. Wells Fargo’s foundation page provides grant guidelines, an annual May 1 application deadline, and an Apply Online link (CyberGrants). Average grant size is listed around $10,000.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established small-to-midsize nonprofits based in Southern California or Tucson/Arizona seeking general operating support, especially arts, museums, education, and community service organizations requesting grants in the ~$5K–$15K range.
Good Fit
- • Local presence or program activity in Southern California or Tucson/Arizona.
- • A request for general operating support in the typical $5K–$10K range.
- • Clear nonprofit status and track record (museums, educational programs, community services).
- • Ability to meet an annual review cycle and submit via the CyberGrants online portal by May 1.
Geography
Observed grants are regionally concentrated in California and Arizona (two states), with about 64% of 2024 dollars going to California; the footprint is regional rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 7–11 distinct recipients per year across the three observed years and showed meaningful turnover (7 new recipients in 2024), supporting a fairly broad set of independent local nonprofits.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows many new grantees (for example, 7 of 11 recipients in 2024 were new), and a public online application route with a May 1 review cycle is provided, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
