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The Rotary Club
of Jenkintown INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT Applications are accepted between April 1 and May 15 each year. Requests for emergency grants will be considered as needed. Grants typically do not exceed $1,000.00. Application must be made annually for repeat funding. All requests are reviewed by a committee appointed by the President, approved by the Board of Directors, and further approved by a majority of the full club membership. Funds are generally distributed after July 30th. (Click here for instructions & application as downloadable PDF or Word for Windows files). Review CriteriaSuccessful grants will fulfill the goal of Rotary "…to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise…." Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:1. Program/Project fulfills the Rotary Four-Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? 2. Program/Project Quality 3. Community Impact 4. Ability of applicant to carry out the proposal EligibilityProject/program will take place within one year and will be open and available to the public, or serve a public need. If an organization, one of the following must apply: · Organization is a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 509(a) · Organization is a unity of government or school · Eligible to receive donations as charitable contributions under section 170(c) of IRS code. · Organization is new and has applied for, or is considering applying for, non-profit corporate status. LimitationsGrants may NOT be used for projects or programs which: · give academic credit · have a religious purpose
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are cash prizes or
awards · are fundraisers · are used for hospitality expenses such as parties or receptions · are used for lobbyist payments Organizations receiving grants will be asked to:1. Do a press release recognizing Rotary Club of Jenkintown support. 2. Make a presentation to the Club about the project (this is recommended before you apply) 3. Submit a final report before requesting for more funds (can be a part of the application). If you have any difficulties completing this application, please contact: Laura Burnham at 215 887-4882 x.203 or lburnham@abingtonartcenter.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Rotary Club
of Jenkintown APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT Please answer all questions as incomplete applications cannot be considered. Date: _______________ Name of Organization: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________ State: _____ Country: _____________ Postal or Zip code: ___________ Contact Person: _________________________________ Title: __________________________________________ Phone __________________ Fax: __________________ E-mail address: _________________________ Rotary Member Sponsor (If there is no sponsor, one will be assigned by our club): _____________________________________________________________________________________ Is the Organization tax-exempt? ______________ Have you receive funds from Rotary before?________ Geographic Area Served: ________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement or Purpose of Your Organization: __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ When and where { include date(s), location name(s) } will your project take place? Please estimate the number of individuals who will be served by the project or program: ______________ In a ONE page letter, please describe your request, including answers the following questions: 1. What are you proposing and what are the goals of the program/project? 2. How does the project address Rotary goals? 3. Describe your planning process and who else is involved? 4. What are the other resources needed to carry out the project/program? 5. What target audience and/or community will benefit? 6. How will you know if the project is successful? 7. If you received funds last year, was that project completed and what was the result? Please enclose the following: 1. Copy of IRS Tax Exemption Ruling or Determination (new applicants only, if applicable) 2. List of members of your organization’s Board of Directors 3. One copy of a brochure, press clipping, et cetera, that may help us in considering your request 4. Project budget, if appropriate
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Our very special, gourmet quality, citrus fruit is available to the general public during the Fall and Winter months when superior quality, native grown citrus fruit is in season. We buy in bulk direct from the grower, but sell to the public considerably below retail prices. All receipts from citrus sales are donated in full to charitable organizations screened and selected by the club. For information on order dates, pickup dates, pricing, and varieties available please click hyperlink: Gourmet Citrus Fruit Order & Purchase Information
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to
"Service Above Self"
since 1924
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Who Serve Best"
