The Board of Directors meets annually in the fall to consider grant applications. 

The deadline for grant applications is June 15 or the next business day if it falls on a weekend. 

Grant proposals should not be submitted before April 15.

An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent immediately. 

If the request falls outside of the Foundation’s criteria and therefore is declined, you will be notified within six weeks.

Proposals should be written according to the requirements listed below and addressed to:

Mr. John A. van Beuren, Chairman

The van Beuren Charitable Foundation

P.O. Box 4098

Middletown, RI  02842

Proposal Requirements:

The Foundation asks potential grantees to submit a short letter of no more than two pages stating the following:

1.       Background and history of the organization, with an emphasis on relevant work leading to the current project.

2.       A statement of the issue, the problem, or need accompanied with the appropriate documentation.

3.       A description of the project including the objectives or outcomes to be achieved and the methods and activities to be adopted.  A timeline for project completion must also be  included.

Attachments:

The following attachments must accompany the proposal:

Grant requests up to $25,000

1.          Request Application Form

2.        IRS letter confirming tax-exempt status – 501(c)(3) and  509(a)

3.        Current Board list

4.        Project or Capital Budget 

Grant requests over $25,000

1.       Request Application Form

2.       IRS letter confirming tax-exempt status – 501(c)(3) and  509(a)

3.      Current Board list

4.      A schedule outlining the fundraising strategy.  Include a time line, other sources of funding and a statement of plans for funding beyond the proposed period of foundation support.     List companies and foundations being approached, indicating what sources are committed, pending or anticipated.

5.       Financial Information:

§  Most recent independent audit or account review

§  Year-to-date financial statement for the current fiscal year,  if available

§  Project or capital budget

§  Board approved organizational budget for the fiscal year(s). Please include the following:

1.         Time period budget covers

2.      Revenue: provide a line item revenue statement for all applicable budget categories:                                                    

    - Grants and Contract

       Local Government

       State Government

       Federal Government

       Foundations and Corporations

       United Way and Other Federated Campaign

     - Other Fundraising and Earned Income:

        Individuals

        Events

        Earned Income

        Publications and Projects

       Membership Income

       Fees

3.         Expenses: provide a line item expense budget, with narrative footnotes for those applicable items, which need further explanation.

4.      In-Kind Support