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Types of Support
The Foster Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations
whose programs benefit Pacific Northwest communities. These programs
must address one of our four priority issues—Human Welfare,
Education, Medical Research, Treatment & Care and Arts & Culture.
The Foundation considers various types of funding requests on
a case-by-case basis from eligible organizations. Funding may include
grants for projects and programs, general operating support, capacity
building, challenge grants, endowments and in-kind services.
In reviewing support requests, we look for effective organizations
with a strong track record and a sustainable business plan. Priority
will be given to funding innovative and collaborative approaches
to meeting critical needs that result in improved services, increased
impact and positive outcomes for constituents within our areas
of focus.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for consideration, all applicant organizations MUST: |
- Have current 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue
Service.
- Be located in or serve populations of the Pacific Northwest
which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.
- Address as their mission or project intent one of the Foundation’s Priority
Issues for funding.
- Not have any delinquent final reports due to the Foundation
from previous grant cycles.
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Exclusions
In general, The Foster Foundation will not consider requests for: |
- Direct grants, scholarships or loans for the benefit of
specific individuals.
- Projects of organizations whose policies or practices discriminate
on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, creed or sexual
orientation.
- Contributions or program support for sectarian or religious
organizations whose activities benefit only their members.
- Loans.
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| Additional Information |
- Qualified organizations may submit grant requests any time
during the Foundation’s current year submission phase
from January 1 to August 31. Extreme circumstances or emergency
funding
needs arising outside of that time frame will be considered
on a case-by-case basis.
- Priority for support is given to organizations located
in and serving the city of Seattle and neighboring communities.
- An organization that receives funding from the United Way
and local, state and federal governments is eligible for
funding. The Foundation encourages nonprofits to diversify
their funding sources.
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