Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund: Application Guidelines

Directors will consider one proposal per organization per year. Deadlines for receipt of proposals: March 15, and October 15. Notification of director decision: May and December In the spring of 2008 the directors will consider grant requests from organizations that promote environmental protection and preservation of the Texas Gulf Coast. Submit one copy of unbound proposal with the following information included:

	Cover letter signed by the Executive Director and the Board Chair/President

	Summary Sheet (must include the following) Applicant (name and address) Telephone/FAX Contact Person and Title Description of Organization (one paragraph) Description of Project (one paragraph) Tax Exempt Status Fiscal Year Organization Budget Total (year for which funds are sought) Project Budget Total (year for which funds are sought) Requested Amount Grant Period

	Project/Program Information Description (detailed) Timeline Budget (income and expenses) List of sources and amounts being solicited and/or received or pledge Future Funding plans, if program is new and continuing Plans for evaluation of progress and/or results of program

	Organization Information Organization Mission Statement List of current officers and board members Operating budget (revenue and expenses) year for which funds are sought Financial statements (year-to-date), audit, and/or 990 for most recent fiscal year Copy of post-1969 IRS determination letter to document tax exempt status Statement on organization letterhead that there has been no change in IRS status since issuance of ruling letter


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