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Organizations

Eligibility, grants and philanthropic resources.

How to apply

If your organization qualifies, based on the Grant Guidelines, and you are interested in applying for a grant, you must complete the online application process described below. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please click here.

  1. Read the Grant Guidelines: Review the Eligible Categories and the four focus areas of giving to ensure that your organization or program is eligible for consideration. If your program falls within any of the Ineligible Categories, your request cannot be considered.
  2. Complete the online Eligibility Review: After reading the Grant Guidelines, complete a short Eligibility Review to ensure that your organization is eligible to apply. If you are eligible, you will be directed to the online Application Form.
  3. Submit the Application Form: After you submit the application form, you will be notified within 90 days of the approval status of your application.
  4. Upload Supporting Documentation: Once your application is approved you will be sent an email requesting that you upload documentation about your organization. This documentation includes:
    • General financial information, including your organization's total current budget and, if applicable, project budget and the principal sources and amounts of ongoing annual support.
    • Copy of your Treasury letter certifying that your organization is not a private foundation and qualifies as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, or evidence of government agency status under Section 170(c).
    • Copy of your latest IRS Report 990 or 990PF filed.
    Please do not submit additional material such as photographs, letters of support or other printed materials.

The Foundation will only consider applications that are submitted through the online application process.

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