The foundation only makes “qualifying distributions” to public charities exempt under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and which fall within the scope of our areas of interests.

We work with a broad range of public charities, but preference will be given to organizations whose operating budget is between five and twenty five million dollars. More importantly, the organization must meet our grant requirements to qualify fully.

We generally do not accept unsolicited grant proposals; however, if you believe your program falls within the scope of our areas of interest, please submit a letter of inquiry by clicking here, so that that we may learn more about your organization’s current needs.

The foundation is unable to make grants directly to individuals.

There is no limit, but we typically encourage our grantees to familiarize themselves with the foundation’s past giving history.

Requests for proposals are considered twice annually. The deadline for grant submissions is June 30th and on or before October 1st. (*Subject to change)

Upon receipt of your application, we will review your proposal to determine its merits for eligibility. In addition, a representative may reach out to you for further information, such as scheduling a site visit, requesting additional documents that would support your grant application, and meeting with program staff and board members.

You will be notified by letter or email in August or November about whether your proposal has been granted, declined, or deferred.

We strive to award funds within eight weeks upon approval of your grant proposal.

Although Kinny retains oversight of the foundation, he has delegated the day-to-day management to the Foundation’s director.