Team25: The Shjon Podein Children's Foundation
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SPCF Grant Application Guidelines

Mission statement
"The primary mission of the Shjon Podein Children's Foundation is to improve the quality of life and create an environment of caring and community support for children who are facing extraordinary difficulties."

Monies are only gifted to 501(c)(3) non-profits in communities where Team25 holds events. MONIES ARE NOT GIFTED TO INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES. If you feel your organization would qualify for funding, please submit a ONE-PAGE letter of inquiry to contact@team25.com. A committee will review your letter and determine if your organization qualifies. If your organization is selected to apply for a grant, a grant application will be sent to you. Initial grants do not exceed $5,000.00 and no monies are given for capital or administrative expenses. All monies must be directed toward children's services and supporting documentation is required after you receive your grant. You will need to be prepared to answer the following questions.

Proposal Guidelines

An application form is required. All proposals should be typewritten and include:
  1. A brief description of the requesting organization's history of service and statement of its purpose and objectives.
  2. An explanation of community need; the goals and objectives which the program is designed to meet; a timeline for implementation and evaluation of the project, including specific activities or methods to reach the goals.
  3. A complete budget for the organization or project, including itemized unearned income sources, both committed and pending.
  4. A copy of the Internal Revenue Service ruling of tax-exempt status Section 501(c)(3).
  5. A donor's list of individual, corporate, and foundation contributions and the amounts granted during the past twelve months. Please include an expense breakdown between program and administrative expenses.
  6. A request for specific amount of money, the date by which the funds are needed, and plans for funding in the future. The Shjon Podein Children's Foundation reviews applications in April of each year.
  7. A list of the officers, board of directors and their affiliation.

Contribution Guidelines

  1. The goals of the recipient should be consistent with the mission of the SPCF.
  2. The recipient must be a not-for-profit agency, having a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
  3. Commitments shall be for the period of one year. Organizations may reapply.

Selection Guidelines

  1. Success of the organization's mission in the past.
  2. Staff capability, sound fiscal policies, and responsible financial management.
  3. Existence of a sound internal valuation process.
  4. Potential for positive and useful role for the Shjon Podein Children's Foundation.