- application procedures
If, after reviewing the guidelines, you feel your organization or project would match the Foundation's area of interest, please submit a brief letter of inquiry (no more than 3 pages) or submit an application. A letter of inquiry is preferred for first-time applicants.
Please note that the Foundation does not accept proposals in lieu of applications. Decisions are primarily made based on application information. You may download an application Word template. Please carefully follow the application instructions below (Printable Version (Word)):
application instructions
- Please type your application.
- Please include the application header, answer the questions listed, and submit the requested attachments.
- Please type and single-space all applications. Use standard margins (text should not run to the edges of the page) and font size should be at least 12 points.
- Please be sure the application, including the header, is no longer than two single-sided pages. Applications longer than two pages will not be considered.
- Please note that the Foundation does not accept proposals in lieu of applications. Decisions are primarily based on application information.
- The Foundation is staffed only part time, so response to calls or correspondence may be delayed. Thank you in advance for your patience.
- You may email your application and attachments to info@friedmanfamilyfoundation.org. Please do not mail additional hard copies.
- Please note that faxes are not accepted, and will not be considered for review.
- Please note that the Foundation does not have a formal physical location. In-person, hand deliveries by applicants are discouraged for this reason. For exceptions, please consult with staff.
application header
Please include the following header on the first page of the application.
| Friedman Family Foundation Grant Application | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Organization | Date | ||
| Address | City | State | Zip |
| Contact & Title | |||
| Phone | Fax | ||
| Amount Requested | Support (General or Project Name) | ||
| Is this a Renewal Request? | If yes, last grant date and amount | ||
| Total Organization Budget | Total Project Budget | ||
application questions
Please answer the questions below in the order listed. Please type the question, followed by your answer (the application, including the header, should not be longer than two single-sided pages):
- Briefly describe the exact purpose of your work and the significance and impact it has had in addressing the root causes of poverty (please show quantification of results wherever possible).
- Describe the target population(s) to be served and their role in design/decision making of the program.
- Give a brief statement of your organization's history, goals and effectiveness.
attachments
In addition to the application, please include the following (Please do NOT refer to attachments in your application):
- One or two client profiles. Profiles should not be longer than one paragraph each and not exceed one single-sided page.
- Total Project Budget for the current year (if applicable)
- Total Organization Budget for the current year
- List of Funding Sources (foundations, corporations and others of $5,000+)
- Committed Funds for current year budget (indicate source and amounts)
- Anticipated/Pending Funds for current year budget (indicate source, amount requested and status of your proposal)
- List of Board of Directors with their affiliations
- IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Letter
- Readily available printed materials describing the organization and its activities (brochures, annual report, etc.). These are for background information only.
application deadlines and decisions
Letters of inquiry are accepted year round. Application deadlines vary each year. The Foundation Board meets three times a year. Your request will be reviewed in light of the Foundation's field of interest and current priorities. Please allow up to three months for the review process.