Gene Conley Foundation
The Gene Conley Foundation is a private nonoperating foundation established under the will of Lillian Conley Martin and administered by Wells Fargo Trust. The Wells Fargo trustee page provides the foundation mission, grant guidelines, and an annual application deadline (May 1) and links to the CyberGrants application portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based nonprofit providing direct services—especially youth development, community services, churches, education, or local cultural heritage—that requests general operating support and can apply by the posted May 1 deadline.
Good Fit
- • Primary program delivery located in Texas (county or regional focus).
- • Work with youth or direct client services for people under 18.
- • Need for general operating or unrestricted support.
- • Ability to meet an annual May 1 application deadline and use CyberGrants.
- • Local credibility or prior relationship with regional funders or Wells Fargo trustee processes.
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in Texas: the latest year’s grants were entirely to Texas organizations and prior filings were also overwhelmingly Texas-focused.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded around 18–20 distinct organizations in each observed year across youth groups, churches, colleges, museums and other community nonprofits, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public application process administered via Wells Fargo/CyberGrants with a May 1 deadline, and half of 2024 recipients were new to the portfolio, showing turnover and entry opportunity.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
