Scaife
Family Foundation 2010 ANNUAL REPORT Scaife Family Foundation grant awards will support and develop programs that strengthen families, address issues surrounding the health and welfare of women and children, promote animal welfare, and that demonstrate the beneficial interaction between humans and animals. The Foundation will consider grants directed toward early intervention and prevention efforts in the area of drug and alcohol addiction. Consideration may be given to organizations that encourage private conservation. The Foundation will remain flexible in order to offer support in areas of importance as determined by the Trustees. The Foundation will not consider grants to individuals. Proposals for the following are usually declined: event sponsorships, endowments, capital campaigns, renovations or government agencies. Initial inquiries to the Foundation should be in letter form signed by the organization’s President, or authorized representative, and have the approval of the organization’s Board of Directors. The letter should include a concise description of the specific program for which funds are requested. Additional information must include a budget for the program and for the organization, the latest audited financial statement, annual report and Board of Directors list. A copy of the organization’s current ruling letter evidencing tax exemption under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code is required as is a copy of the most recent 990 filed with the IRS. Additional information may be requested if needed for further evaluation. The Foundation normally considers grants at semi annual meetings. However, requests may be submitted at any time and will be acted upon as expeditiously as possible. Grant application letters should be addressed to:
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