Grant Making.While giving can be easy, responsible giving is more challenging. The Rodney and Mary Barton Smith Family Foundation is committed to make each gift with a clear sense of purpose and with the expectation of measurable outcomes.
The Rodney and Mary Barton Smith Family Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant requests at this time. |
LETTER OF INTENT FOR PROSPECTIVE GRANTEES
Although the Rodney and Mary Barton Smith Family Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant requests at this time, we will accept a letter of intent from your organization. The foundation administrator will notify you if your organization is invited to apply for a grant thereafter.
DOWNLOAD the requirements for the letter of intent here.
GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS
All grant award recipients must be a qualified tax-exempt organization under section 501 ( c ) 3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Special consideration is given to organizations who can't meet all of the above.
Completed applications must be submitted to grants@rmsff.org.
GRANT LIMITATIONS
Grants generally not approved for:
In reviewing a grant, the following criteria will be used to determine fundability of a grant request.
CLARITY OF PURPOSE - The organization's request should be clearly defined with a specific description of how goals/tasks will be achieved and how funds will be spent. A succinct and concise project description and budget must be included.
POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS - The organization must demonstrate that they have additional funding sources, human resources, and community support as well as the time to achieve their goals. Projects must be realistic and concrete.
LEADERSHIP - Stability in the leadership of the organizations is a requirement, as well as a well-deserved reputation for results and effective management.
FINANCIAL STABILITY - A history of financial stability is highly desirable. Our foundation will require that each organization provide their current financial statement, prior to funding.
MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS - All major gifts will require a semi-annual and a final report at the project's completion, outlining how the funds were spent, as well as detailing the overall achievements for the project.
SITE VISITS - While not always possible, site visits by board members prior to gifting, during the gifting period and following the project's completion are considered desirable.
Although the Rodney and Mary Barton Smith Family Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant requests at this time, we will accept a letter of intent from your organization. The foundation administrator will notify you if your organization is invited to apply for a grant thereafter.
DOWNLOAD the requirements for the letter of intent here.
GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS
All grant award recipients must be a qualified tax-exempt organization under section 501 ( c ) 3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
- Grants will be awarded to organizations that demonstrate that they have competent management who have a history of delivering results in an effective and cost efficient manner.
- Grant recipients must have the ability and willingness to measure and report results.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Application Cover Sheet
- Application Proposal Narrative
- IRS Determination Letter and Applicable State Verification confirming non-profit status.
- Completed Program Budget Template
- Audited Financial Statements
- Most recent financial statement
- Most recent newsletter (if applicable)
- Annual Report
- List of board members with brief description of qualifications
- Most recent publications, news articles or other relevant materials about your organization and/or proposed project.
- Include any letters of support from community-based groups or professional associations. Evidence of networking will receive special consideration.
Special consideration is given to organizations who can't meet all of the above.
Completed applications must be submitted to grants@rmsff.org.
GRANT LIMITATIONS
Grants generally not approved for:
- Regular and ongoing operating support.
- Contingencies, deficits or debt reduction.
In reviewing a grant, the following criteria will be used to determine fundability of a grant request.
CLARITY OF PURPOSE - The organization's request should be clearly defined with a specific description of how goals/tasks will be achieved and how funds will be spent. A succinct and concise project description and budget must be included.
POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS - The organization must demonstrate that they have additional funding sources, human resources, and community support as well as the time to achieve their goals. Projects must be realistic and concrete.
LEADERSHIP - Stability in the leadership of the organizations is a requirement, as well as a well-deserved reputation for results and effective management.
FINANCIAL STABILITY - A history of financial stability is highly desirable. Our foundation will require that each organization provide their current financial statement, prior to funding.
MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS - All major gifts will require a semi-annual and a final report at the project's completion, outlining how the funds were spent, as well as detailing the overall achievements for the project.
SITE VISITS - While not always possible, site visits by board members prior to gifting, during the gifting period and following the project's completion are considered desirable.