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Application
Form
1. My
organization name is different than the name that is shown on my
501(c)(3).
Your organization may be doing business as a
different organization than the one on the 501(c)(3). Please
note in the Organization Name field, following the name of your
Organization, if your 501(c)(3) is an umbrella for your organization.
2. The
"Summary of Request" does not give me enough room to complete
my comments. Can I add a second page or paragraph to this
section?
No. All summary information must fit in the allowed
space.
3. Is
"Top five donors and amounts during latest fiscal year"
project specific?
No, the amount reported here should reflect the
entire organization and its' donors and amounts. It is not limited
to this project.
4. Our
application was not completed by the CEO/CFO of our organization.
Who should sign the application?
All applications must be
signed by the CEO/CFO of the organization to be considered.
5. I have
received an electronic version of the application. Some of the
areas of this form are light blue. How do I remove the colored
blocks?
Do not remove the blocks of color. The colors
on this form have been specially selected not to copy when
your application is copied and distributed for review. These
blocks of color are to aid you in the completion of the form and do not need to be removed.
6. I
received an electronic version of the application and there are two
attachments identified as "header" that I cannot open. Are these
documents required in the application process?
No, they are not required for the
application. However, they are needed to transmit the electronic
version of the form to you. Some e-mail systems display these
headers and some hide them. If your e-mail system displays the
headers, you can disregard them.
7. Can
I print an electronic form that has blue areas on my black and white
printer?
Yes you can. When printed, the blue color
will fade and not show on the application when it is printed. The
color is intended as a guide for completion of the form.
8. I
completed the electronic version of the application and, when I try to
save it, the information I have added is deleted. How do I save
the information so I can make changes?
You cannot save the
completed form. However, you can create a document in your word
processing package and make edits or changes to that master document.
Once you have finalized your application, copy and paste each answer
into the appropriate area. The final version of your application
can then be printed.
9. The
electronic application you sent us is too large to be received by our
e-mail provider. Do I have to use the paper version instead?
You
can contact us to have us send you a paper copy of the application
forms, or we can try to send you a compressed (zipped) version of the
forms. You can then use WinZip or a comparable product to unzip
your files.
10. The
electronic application you sent us is being blocked by our firewall and
is deleted from the e-mail transmission form. Do we have to use the
paper version instead?
You
can contact us to have us send you a compressed (zipped) version of the
forms. "Zip" files are sometimes allowed to be received through a
firewall. You can then use WinZip or a comparable product to unzip
your files.
11. I do not have
enough space in some of the fields of the application form to describe
what I am doing. Can I expand the space and margins on the
application form so I have more room?
No.
Application forms cannot be modified from their original design.
Space is allowed for each item with some space reserved for foundation
use only. You must use the available space without changing the
form. If the application is modified, it may be rejected.
12. I am a
professional grant-writer and I represent not-for-profit organizations.
How do I get application forms for the organizations I represent?
Applications must be requested on
each organization's letterhead. If you represent several
organizations, each request must be made individually on each
organization's own letterhead.
13. I have more than one project that I would
like to have funded by your foundation. Which one should I choose?
The foundation cannot assist you
with the selection of your project. You should choose
whichever project you feel is most needed by your organization.
14. Does your foundation provide
general operating support?
No, the foundation prefers that
you request funding for a specific project.
15. Why is our CEO or CFO required to sign the
application?
Our attorneys and auditors have
advised us to do so. Failure to provide a correct signature
will result in a delay in processing your application and may
jeopardize future funding consideration.
16. Why do I need to disclose individual donors
on the "Donor Information" section of the application?
We require this information for
proper consideration of your proposal. All of the information
which we receive is held in strict confidentiality at the
foundation.
17. Will the Foundation fund different
departments of the same organization?
No, our policy is to give only
one application to an organization or institution. Many times
there is a grant department that coordinates all requests.
Please check with the director of that department to determine which
request will be submitted.
Affidavit For Non-US Grant Applicants
1. On Non-US applications, should the public charity support
schedule include revenues for the project or the organization as a
whole?
Contribution amounts are the
amounts of money used for the organization as a whole.
2. On Non-US applications, does
the affidavit require the notary public to stamp the form?
A notary signature and seal
are required.
Public Charity Support Schedule
For Non-US Grant Applicants
1. I received
a 3 page form for the Public Charity Support Schedule. What do I
need to complete?
Complete only the last page of the
form. The first 2 pages are samples that will help you complete
the form.
2. I have
received an electronic version of the Public Charity Support Schedule. Some of the
areas of this form are light blue. How do I remove the colored
blocks?
You cannot remove the blocks of color. The colors
on this form have been specially selected to not copy when
your application is copied and distributed for review. These
blocks of color are to aid you in the completion of the form and do not need to be removed.
3. Can
I print an electronic form that has blue areas on my black and white
printer?
Yes you can. When printed, the blue color
will fade and not show on the application when it is printed. The
color is intended as a guide for completion of the form. It does
not have to print on your final application form.
4. I
would like to add some comments on the Public Charity Support
Schedule. Where should I put them?
Add them at the bottom of the form under the Officer signature and
date. If you are using the electronic version of this form, there
is an area ready to receive your comments.
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