GRANTMAKING - GUIDELINES FOR GRANTSEEKERS

  Organizations seeking support are required to be registered 501(c)(3)
  nonprofit organizations located in the United States. Grantseekers are
  asked to submit a brief letter of inquiry (not a full proposal) describing
  the mission of the organization and the purpose of the request.
  Whenever possible, the Foundation prefers that letters of inquiry be
  submitted electronically.

  Staff responds to all correspondence, usually within 30 days and, if
  appropriate, requests a full proposal. Organizations are asked not to send
  videos, CDs, press clippings, books or other materials unless they are
  requested. Please note that a request for a proposal does not guarantee
  funding at any level, and that all funding decisions require the approval of
  the Board of Directors.

  The Foundation does not accept requests for:
  • Individual assistance
  • For-profit organizations
  • Political parties or candidates
  • Endowments, annual fund appeals, fundraising events
  • Conferences, workshops
  • Sectarian religious concerns
  • Individual scholarships, fellowships, research, loans or travel
  • Athletic events
  • Film or media projects, publications