General Eligibility and Funding Criteria

Eligible organizations must have and be able to provide documentation to verify the following:

Confirmation that the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity, unit of government, or educational institution
- New or emerging groups that do not have nonprofit status may apply if they have an established nonprofit organization as a fiscal sponsor
Employee Identification Number (EIN)
Legal name of organization, address, and contact information (phone, email address, fax)
Primary contact person and title
List of staff administering the project
Most recent financial statements and/or most recent audit and/or IRS Form 990
Current year operating budget
List of current board of directors or equivalent governing body
Confirmation that the organization operates and is organized so as to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, sexual orientation, age, disability, covered veteran status, or other characteristics as identified in the Foundation’s Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.

Check eligibility requirements specific to each competitive grants program for variations.

Grants to individuals. We are restricted by law and therefore unable to provide grants directly to individuals.
Projects that have explicit religious content, express a particular religious view, or advance a religious purpose
Debt retirement or budget deficits
Endowment funds or general fundraising campaigns
Capital improvements