Who is Eligible to Apply


The Foundation funds:

  • Non-profit organizations with evidence of IRS 501(c)3 designation.
  • Grants which benefit those who reside in our geographic area (see map) even if the grantee’s office is located outside of those boundaries.

In general, the Foundation does not fund:

  • Individuals
  • Fundraising events (including direct mail campaigns)
  • Endowments
  • Capital/Building Campaigns
  • Cash Flow/funding gaps
  • Service clubs or organizations
  • Debt reduction
  • Organizations that in their constitution, by-laws or practices discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.