THE FOUNDATION HAS A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES LISTED ABOVE. THE APPLICATION REQUIRES SUBMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ORGANIZATION INFORMATION 1) FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 2) IRS DETERMINATION LETTER REFLECTING THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SEC 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC 3) STAFFING CHART FOR PAID STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS 4) LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5) NAME OF ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT FOR PAST 2 YEARS 6) COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE, IF APPLICABLE FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1) COPY OF MOST RECENT BUDGET, INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORT FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD, MOST RECENT BALANCE SHEET, AND PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING 12-MONTH PERIOD 2) COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORT FOR THE 2 PRECEEDING YEARS 3) AUDIT REPORT THE THE PAST 3 YEARS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ABOVE FINANCIAL INFORMATION DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING PROJECT BUDGET
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