Foundation Grant Application

SAMCAR Foundation Grant Application

ELIGIBILITY
Non-profit 501(c) 3 organizations operating within the areas served by the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® and within the San Mateo County jurisdiction are eligible for grant consideration provided they meet the evaluation criteria below.

EVALUATION
Grant applicants will be evaluated on the following:

• The community need for the expenditure, as well as the number of people who will be served.
• The impact on the recipient organization.
• The location of the community served.
• The financial soundness and efficiency of the organization.
• Accuracy and completeness of the application.
• The structure of volunteer organization and level of volunteer support.
• Appropriate use of SAMCAR Foundation previous grants. (If applicable).

APPLICATION FORM
SAMCAR Foundation Grant Application (170Kb)

The application form must be completed and sent with the following:

1. A list of the applicant organization’s Board of Directors and Executive Staff.
2. The names of three people or agencies that may be contacted as references.
3. Annual budget with year-to-date financial statements.
4. A copy of the IRS tax-exempt determination letter.
5. A statement pertaining to your/applicant relationship with the requesting organization (to detail any possible conflict of interest)

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The SAMCAR Foundation Application & Recommendation Committee reviews grant applications on a quarterly basis, and makes funding recommendations to the Foundation Trustees.

Application deadlines are on an on-going quarterly basis. Applications must be received by February 15th, May 15th, August 15th, and November 15th
to be considered during that quarter.