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Online
Directory of Foundations
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Sample Directory Entry For Churches/Ministries
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Foundation Information |
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For Kids Only, Inc. |
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Address |
PO Box 10237
Newport Beach, CA 92658-0237 |
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Contact |
Telephone: (888) 646-9584 FAX: (949) 646-9586 E-mail: info@fko.org
URL: http://www.fko.org
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Limitations |
Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals directly, non-Christian-based
organizations, annual meetings, research projects,
endowments, capital campaigns, travel and cultural performances. Deadlines January 6, 2011 and July 6, 2011. |
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Geographic Focus |
National |
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Background |
For Kids
Only established in 1996 in CA |
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Financial Data |
Year ended 12/31/09: Assets: $313,818 (market value) Gifts received: $2,375 Expenditures:
$248,235 Total giving: $127,452 Qualifying distributions: $127,452 Giving activities
include: $127,452 for grants |
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Donors |
James W. Townsend |
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Officers, Trustees, Directors |
Johanna A. Townsend, Pres.; James W. Townsend, Secy.-Treas. Directors: Alison Dear;
April Townsend. |
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Type of Grantmaker |
Independent foundation. |
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Funding Priorities |
To help children grow spiritually in academic ministries. |
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Mission Overview |
Giving to raise the standard for resources and inspire undeveloped ministry avenues
needed to help children grow spiritually. |
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Giving Preferences |
Curriculum development, Program development,
Scholarship funds, Scholarships--to
individuals, Seed money |
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Application Information |
Complete guidelines available on web
site. Application form required. Applicants
should submit the following: Copy of IRS Determination Letter Descriptive
literature about organization Listing of board of directors, trustees, officers
and other key people and their affiliations Detailed description of project and
amount of funding requested Copy of current year's organizational budget and/or
project budget Initial approach: See foundation Web site Copies of proposal: 8 Board
meeting date(s): Mar. and Oct. Deadline(s): Jan. 5th for spring and July 5th for
fall |
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Program Description |
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Additional Information |
Publications: Application guidelines; Informational brochure. |
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Foundation Information |
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National Clergy Renewal |
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Address |
Indianapolis, IN
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Contact |
Gretchen Wolfram
Go to
www.clergyrenewal.org
for more information or www.lillyendowment.org
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Limitations |
Deadline May 12, 2011
In the 2011 National Clergy Renewal Program, the Endowment anticipates awarding
as many as 150 grants of up to $50,000 each directly to Christian congregations
for the support of a renewal program for their pastor. |
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Geographic Focus |
National |
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Background |
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Financial Data |
As many as 150 congregations will be selected for the 2011 program, joining the
more than 900 that have received grants since 2000. |
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Donors |
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Officers, Trustees, Directors |
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Type of Grantmaker |
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Funding Priorities |
Churches |
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Mission Overview |
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Giving Preferences |
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Application Information |
Go to the Lilly Endowment website for an application. www.clergyrenewal.org |
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Program Description |
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Additional Information |
01/11 |
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Foundation Information |
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Name |
Oldham Little Church Foundation |
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Address |
24 Greenway Plaza Suite 1202
Houston, TX 77046 |
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Contact |
Mr. Finlay, President/CEO
(713) 275-1050 |
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Limitations |
Giving primarily in the U.S., with some emphasis on TX; very limited funding internationally.
No grants to individuals, or for operating budgets,
endowments, or deficit financing. |
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Geographic Focus |
United States |
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Background |
Trust established in 1949 in TX |
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Financial Data |
Year ended 12/31/10: Assets: $26,482,051 (market value) Expenditures: $1,260,300
Total giving: $671,251 Qualifying distributions: $1,019,431 Giving activities include:
$671,251 for 111 grants (high: $20,000; low: $2,500) |
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Donors |
Morris Calvin Oldham (1865-1955) |
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Officers, Trustees, Directors |
Paul H. Sanders, President/CEO; Mr.
Louis E. Finlay, Vice President; Mrs. Sadie
Hodo, Vice President; Mr. Stewart Morris, Jr., Vice President; Mr. Ralph T. Hull,
Vice-President; Mr.
David Stutts, Vice President; Mr. David Taylor, Vice President;
Mr. Stewart Morris,
Sr., Secretary |
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Type of Grantmaker |
Independent foundation |
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Funding Priorities |
Protestant churches |
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Mission Overview |
Giving limited to small Protestant churches and organizations with emphasis on Baptist
churches. |
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Giving Preferences |
Giving to aid small Protestant churches only with memberships between 35-300. |
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Application Information |
Application form required. Initial approach: Letter -
Copies of proposal: 1
Board
meeting date(s): Monthly
Letter should include...
a)Name, address, and phone number of the church -
b)denomination affiliation -
c)number of members on roster AND how many persons attend Sunday services -
d)Name and daytime phone number for a contact person -
e)Paragraph of explanation for need of project. -
If the first letter passes an initial screening, an application will be mailed;
however OLCF cannot respond to every request.
Deadline(s): None
Final notification: Usually within 60
days |
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Program Description |
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Additional Information |
Average grant $5,000 - $7,000. |
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