Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust Grant Application
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in applying for funding from the Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust. To ensure a thorough and equitable review of all requests, we require a completed grant application. We appreciate your time and dedication to serving the community and look forward to reviewing your request.
Important Notes:
- As a charitable trust, we do not fund any program or nonprofit in its entirety. Our goal is to distribute funds equitably across the community to maximize our impact.
- Incomplete applications may delay the review process or result in non-consideration.
To Apply:
- Download and complete out the Grant Application Form (click here)
- Submit the complieted application form to: StatenCharitable@gmail.com
- Note: Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Grant Application form will require you to provide the following information:
I. Organization Information
- Organization Name:
- Tax ID (EIN) Number:
- Mailing Address:
- Website and Social Media Links:
- Primary Contact Name, Title, Email, and Phone Number:
- Organization’s Mission Statement:
- 501(c)(3) Status Verification: (Attach IRS determination letter or equivalent for nonprofit status.)
- Brief History of Organization & Key Achievements (250 words max):
II. Funding Request Details
- Program/Project Title:
- Amount Requested:
- Total Program/Project Budget: (Attach a detailed budget breakdown.)
- Describe the Purpose of the Grant (500 words max):
- What issue does this program/project address?
- How will the funds be used?
- Who will benefit from this funding? (Include estimated number of individuals impacted.)
- List of Key Program Staff & Their Roles (if applicable):
III. Financial & Fundraising Information
- Total Annual Operating Budget of Organization:
- List of Current and Past Funders (Past Fiscal Year):
- Percentage of the Total Program/Project Budget Covered by Other Funders:
- Other Funding Sources for This Program/Project (Pending or Confirmed):
- Have You Received Previous Funding From the Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust? (Yes/No)
- If Yes, please attach a report detailing how previous funds were used.
IV. Impact & Recognition
- Expected Outcomes & Impact:
- How will you measure success?
- What are the expected short-term and long-term outcomes?
- How Will You Recognize Our Support? (Check all that apply):
- ☐ Press Release
- ☐ Website & Social Media Acknowledgment
- ☐ Event Sponsorship Recognition
- ☐ Check Presentation Opportunity
- ☐ Other (please describe): _____________
V. Required Attachments
- ☐ 501(c)(3) Determination Letter (if applicable)
- ☐ Detailed Program/Project Budget
- ☐ Most Recent Annual Report or Financial Statement
- ☐ Report on Previous Funding (if applicable)
Submission Instructions:
- Submit all required materials via email to: StatenCharitable@gmail.com .
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Click here to download the application form.
Since 1999, the Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust has raised over $3.4 million for local charities, showcasing the positive impact of organized labor in our community!