Foundation Donation Application

At this time, the Griswold LaSalle Community Foundation does not consider donations for sports team sponsorships. However, if you have requests for less than $100, please email your request without filling out the application to foundation@griswoldlasalle.com.
Write A Cover Letter. Include a one-page cover letter that includes the following:
1. Name of the program
2. Purpose of the program
3. A strategic reason for the funder to consider the program.
4. Amount requested.
5. Time period of the program or project.
6. Name of the contact person and contact information.
7. Signed by the board president or requestee.
Write A Narrative.
Write a narrative that describes what you are seeking funding for. Include dates, times, and the purpose. Include any goals for the event/project/funds and how those will be measured.
Provide Attachments.
501(c)(3) status is not required. However, if the organization does have 501(c)(3), please include the following attachments in the order indicated:
1. IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
2. Mission Statement
3. Board of Directors List
4. Copy of the IRS website showing recent 990 filings. (copies of the Form 990 are not required)
5. Include any attachments needed to supplement your application answers.

Funding requests are considered on January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1^st. Please keep this in mind as a failure to submit timely may cause any funds to arrive after your event.

Donation Request Form

"*" indicates required fields

Date of Application*

Legal Name of Organization*

Are you a 501(c)(3)?*

Yes

Relationship To Us*

Has the organization or its leadership been a client or vendor of Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin LLP in the past five (5) years?

Yes

Year Founded*

Current Annual Operating Budget*

Primary Contact Person*

The Executive Directory / Board President

Someone else

Executive Director / Board President*

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Contact Person/Title if different from Executive Director*

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Address (principal/administrative office)*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Different Mailing Address

We have a different mailing address.

Mailing address if different than above*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone*

Fax

Website

Project Name*

Purpose*

Amount Requested*

Total Project Cost*

Project Goals*

Beginning and Ending Dates of the Project / Campaign*

Geographic Area to be Served*

Certification*

I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that: 1) The tax-exempt status of this Organization is still in effect (if applicable); and 2) This Organization does not support or engage in any political activity, and any proceeds will not be distributed to or used to benefit any organization or individual supporting or engaged in political activity or used for any other unlawful purpose.

I agree

President, Board of Directors / Requestee*

Date

Upload Cover Letter*

PDF format accepted.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Upload Narrative*

PDF format accepted.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 300 MB.

Upload Attachments*

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 10 MB.

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