Application Guidelines

Ineligible Applications

Religious organizations, such as churches and synagogues, for religious activities.
Political or lobbying organizations or those supporting the candidacy of a particular individual.
Third parties seeking donations on behalf of not-for-profit organizations. The donation must be made directly to a not-for-profit rather than, for example, to a business partner making a request on behalf of a not-for-profit organization.
Grants to individuals.
Not-for-profit entities in foreign countries. Payments must be made to a United States-based 501(c)(3) organization [or qualify as a 501(c)(3) equivalency].
Capital campaigns, endowments or building drives.
Requests for general operating expenses.
Youth or adult athletic teams or leagues.
Public or commercial radio and television programs.
Requests from past grantees that have failed to provide charitable contributions acknowledgment forms or other required documentation.

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