An organization with a funding proposal that falls within the Grant Priorities of the Foundation should submit it to the Administrator, including:
- A completed Grant Request Cover Sheet, which may be obtained from the Foundation or downloaded from this website.
- The organization's name, address, telephone number, the names of the president, executive director and/or person to be contacted in connection with the proposal.
- The name and primary affiliations of the officers and directors of the organization, and an indication that the proposal has the approval of the governing body.
- A brief history and a statement of the current goals and activities of the organization.
- A description of the program or project for which funding is requested, including demonstration of need, population to be served, specific objectives and outcomes, description of staff qualifications and the method of evaluation.
- A program/project budget showing projected income and expenses, as well as a financial statement for the organization as a whole.
- A list of other funding sources for the program/project, as well as anticipated sources of continuing support after conclusion of the requested Foundation grant.
- A copy of the Internal Review Service letter showing that the organization is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal revenue Code and is not classified as a "private foundation" as defined therein.
- Any supplementary information which may significantly strengthen the application.
- All grants to nonprofit, education or church organizations should provide direct services to the residents of San Mateo County, California.
- All grants for international programs should be to U.S. nonprofits providing services in Mexico or Central America.
- The foundation distributes approximatly one million in grants each year.
- Most of the grants are between $5,000 and $15,000.
Materials submitted should include:
- Single-sided copy of the grant request and supporting documents.
- Four copies of any supplemental printed materials, such as pamphlets, newsletters, annual reports or other program or promotional materials that cannot be easily reproduced.
Please submit a completed Grant Request Cover Sheet, which may be obtained from the Foundation or downloaded by clicking here.
| The Board of Directors and Grant Distribution Committees meet quarterly (usually in March, June, September and December).
Deadlines are the first of the month prior to the meeting month. (February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1). Requests received after any quarterly deadline will be considered in the next quarter.
An applicant can expect prompt notification once a decision has been reached. Do not hesitate to call the Foundation if you wish to check on the status of any proposal, or have any questions about the grant making cycle or process.
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Human Investment ProjectA declined proposal will not be reconsidered, but this should not preclude the applicant from submitting other worthwhile requests. Normally an applicant will not receive more than one grant within a calendar year.
Generally, the Directors of the Foundation do not meet with grant-seekers, and communication with individual Directors is discouraged. However, the staff will make occasional site visits and/or meet with grant-seekers as necessary to complete or clarify the information contained in any grant request.
It is suggested that organizations contact the Foundation by phone prior to submission of a grant request to ascertain whether or not the request is within current guidelines, and to determine the status of the applicable funding cycle.
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