Grant Giving Guidelines And Eligibility

In order for an organization to be eligible to receive funding from The Wright Family Foundation, it must meet the following criteria:

• The requesting organization must be designated by the Internal Revenue Code as a tax-exempt organization [501(c)(3), 501(a), or 501(c)(4)], and must provide a copy of its IRS tax exemption letter/certificate at the time of application.

• The requesting organization must be located in Schenectady County, New York. Or, if the requesting organization is located outside Schenectady County, it must substantiate how its program has a primary impact on the citizens who live in Schenectady County.

• The requesting organization must seek funding that falls within the foundation's main areas of focus, namely: neighborhood revitalization, jobs and career support, and/or education. Funding requests that support social needs will also be considered.

• The foundation will focus on sustainable impact grants at a minimum of $100,000, which can include smaller multi-year grants that total $100,000. Grants below the $100,000 threshold may be considered with prior approval from the foundation’s trustees.

• After an organization receives a grant, it must submit a Grant Report Form upon completion of its project before it can be considered for additional funding.

• Applicants must also wait three years from the previous grant approval date before being eligible to reapply for additional funding.

• The foundation does not provide grants to religious organizations; however, outreach projects and programs sponsored by religious organizations may be considered if they fall within the parameters of the foundation's main focus areas.

• The foundation only provides funding through its grant program; it does not make charitable contributions, political contributions or provide sponsorships of any kind.