The Trust is interested in funding organizations that have:
- A mission statement that clearly defines the organization’s purpose and reflects its understanding of the communities they serve
- A clear articulation of why it believed what it is doing is important and that it will be effective and produce desired results
- Clearly defined priorities, goals and measurable outcomes
- Experienced and highly qualified staff and volunteer leadership
- A skilled governing board whose knowledge includes management, fundraising and the community served
- A funding plan appropriate to agency size and developmental state-guiding development efforts
- Sound financial management practices
- Support in the community and constituent involvement
- Proven ability to mobilize financial and in-kind support, including volunteers
Grant requests will not be considered for:
- Tax-supported schools or universities
- Agencies receiving more than 20 percent of their operating income from governmental sources
- Medical or hospital causes
- Development or improvement projects for sports fields
- Salaries or administrative expenses
- Individuals
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis or age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief