1. A simple statement of the purpose of the proposed grant-how it will be used, etc. Applications for general administrative expenses are not favored. 2. A copy of the charity's IRS tax exemption determination letter. The charity must be recognized as a public charity-not a private foundation. 3. The charity's employer identification number. 4. The charity's most recent financial statements showing: a. A statement of the charity's revenue and expense, showing the charity's sources of support and expenditures for its most recent year. Expense categories should include compensation of management and interest paid on loans secured by real property, if any. b. The charity's balance sheet. 5. The charity's budget for revenue and expense for the current year and, if available, the charity's budget for revenue and expense for the coming year. 6. The average percentage of donations to the charity used for fund raising during the last 2 years.

San Francisco Bay Area public charities are preferred applicants.