Grantseekers are encouraged to contact the Foundation at [email protected] with a one-page letter of inquiry before preparing a proposal. Given limited resources of time and money, the Foundation typically invites proposals that respond to its priorities, rather than fund unsolicited proposals.

The Foundation does not consider requests for: -Individual assistance -For-profit organizations -Political parties or candidates -Endowments, annual fund appeals, fundraising events -Conferences, workshops -Individual scholarships, fellowships, research, loans or travel -Sectarian religious concerns -Athletic events -Film or media projects, publications Grant recipients are required to report on progress toward expected results every six months, with disbursements dependent on staff approval of narrative and financial reports.