Grants to Charities:
Grants to organizations are made to tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Program interests include, but are not limited to: disadvantaged youth, public health, women, the environment, the arts, the hungry and the homeless.
The Looking Out Foundation generally does not support: start up funds (orgs should be at least three years old), endowment programs, fundraising events, annual appeals of well-established organizations, or grants to individuals.
Please note that the Looking Out Foundation receives far more requests each grant cycle than it can support. The average grant allocation is between $5,000 and $25,000. Organizations who have already previously received grants from the Looking Out Foundation, are strongly encouraged to diversify their funding base and develop alternative sources of support. The need is ever changing, therefore so is our focus.
Grant decisions are normally made twice per year in May and November.
- Applicants seeking a May decision should apply no later than February 1st.
- Applicants seeking a November decision should apply between July 1st and August 31st. Applicants may not submit a proposal more than once in any twelve-month period.
To apply for funding please email a single PDF to [email protected] that includes:
- LOF grant proposal coversheet
- A proposal
- Budget (project budget if applicable or organization budget)
- Proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (IRS determination letter)
