WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND INC
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The William R Gaines Jr Veteran Memorial Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting veterans through relationship-based grantmaking. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. AS WELL AS OTHER VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. WILLAIM R. GAINES, JR., MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR HIS COUNTRY. HE WAS KILLED IN THE ATTACK ON THE AMERICAN MARINE BARRACKS IN BEIRUT, LEBANON ON OCTOBER 23, 1983.THE FUND IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH VARIOUS CHARLOTTE COUNTY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO REFURBISH AND IMPROVE SUNRISE PARK. THE PARK HAS BEEN RENAMED THE WILLIAM R. GAINES JR. VETERAN MEMORIAL PARK. NEW SIGNAGE, INCLUDING NEW PAVING, WAS INSTALLED DURING 2018. DURING 2019, THE FUND INSTALLED A NEW FLAGPOLE IN THE PARK. UPON COMPLETION, BOTH OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS WERE DONATED TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY. THE FUND IS CONTINUING ITS WORK ON DESIGNING AND BUILDILNG A MEMORIAL TOWER IN THE PARK. THIS TOWER WILL ALSO BE CONTRIBUTED TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY UPON ITS COMPLETION. DURING 2020, THE FUND DECIDED TO CONSTRUCT TWO ADDITIONAL MEMORIALS IN THE PARK - ONE TO HONOR ALL WHO SERVED IN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND INC?
No. WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
What size are WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about -. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND INC?
WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIAL FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.