Jeffris Wood Foundation


APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Foundation Policies
 
What we support: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) group and meet the stated areas of interest. We'll review proposals from well-organized start-up groups with realistic budgets and strategies, as well as groups with a longer history. We'll support general operating expenses as well as special projects.
Geographical restrictions: Applicants must be based in the Puget Sound area. Native American projects throughout Washington state may apply.
Grants are not made for: Individuals, scholarships, schools, capital expenses or renovation projects, food or shelter programs (except DV), research or publications, video & web productions, programs with a religious message or proselytizing approach, athletic events or sponsorships.
Average grant size: $1,000 to $,3000. Total annual grants: $32,000.
Proposal Review Trustees may request a site visit to learn more about a program's goals, strategies and constituency. Grantees are asked to submit a brief year-end report at the conclusion of the grant period.
Mail Only We do not accept proposals by fax or e-mail.
Repeat Funding After four grants, a group is asked to wait a full year before reapplying.
 
Application Procedure

Pre-Application Letter. The first step in applying for a grant is a brief letter of inquiry, not to exceed two pages. (This step is not optional — please do not send a full proposal.) Describe your organization and the project for which funds are requested. Attach a brief budget describing income and expenses. If your request is screened in for further consideration, you will be asked to submit a full proposal.

Full Proposals. If you are invited to submit a full proposal, please prepare the following information. (The foundation will also accept the Common Grant Application developed by Philanthropy Northwest.)

  • Narrative, not to exceed four pages. Describe the organization, explain the issue being addressed, be clear on specific strategies, and generally describe who is carrying out the work. Include a workplan (if possible, quarterly for the year in which the grant award will be used) and evaluation process.

  • Organizational budget (one-page summary). Include other sources of funds — currently committed, and projected. (If you're requesting funds for a project, also include a separate project budget, including income sources and expenses.)

  • A copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) notification letter.


When to Apply

Materials must be postmarked by the following deadlines (Regular delivery mail, please, not Certified). PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MATERIALS BY FAX OR E-MAIL.


Pre-Applications Full Proposals Decision
3rd Friday of March
3rd Friday of September		 4th Friday of April
4th Friday of October		 Mid-June
Late December


Foundation Contact
Contact:   Therese Ogle, Grants Consultant
Phone:     (206) 781-3472
E-mail:     OgleFounds@aol.com
Address:   6723 Sycamore Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117