OVERVIEW and ELIGIBILITY
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OVERVIEW and ELIGIBILITY
The Sister Elise Grant Fund is a small grant fund that could be available to a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizationwhere a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati is actively involved as a paid staff member, board member and/or regular volunteer for at least six months. Prudent and fiscally responsible governance and management of the nonprofit organization must be evident. Requests for the Sister Elise Grant Fund are initiated by the Sister of Charity of Cincinnati through dialogue with the nonprofit organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The request must be consistent with the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and the mission, operational needs and strategic goals of the requesting organization.
LIMITATIONS – SC Ministry Foundation normally will not consider funding for:- Major capital expenditures such as construction, acquisition or renovation of facilities, equipment or major technology
- Ongoing operations, overhead, operational deficits or
debt reduction - Endowments or scholarships
- Projects where the Foundation would be the principal source of support
- Grants to individuals, units of government or
government agencies - Programs in public schools including colleges and universities, Catholic schools or parishes, hospitals, or churches that do not have a current association with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
- Annual appeals, membership drives, or fundraising campaigns
- Event sponsorships without current Sister of Charity of Cincinnati involvement (limited $ amounts)
- Partisan political advocacy or for lobbying purposes
- Programs or projects that result in duplication of services
- Organizations or projects that use grant funds to make grants to other organizations
- Projectsthat fall outside the ethical and religious directives of the Catholic Church
- Speakers whose expressed views do not promote the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
- Raffles, bingo or gambling-related activities
In addition, grants from the Sister Elise Grant Fund may not be requested for capacity building, sponsorships, core programs, or sustainablenew or expanded programs, asthere are other Foundation funding channels for these needs.
YOU NEED TO KNOW…
If awarded to the nonprofit organization, grant funds must be used for the specific request identified in the Sister Elise Grant Fund application. The authority and accountability for all requests to the Sister Elise Grant Fund rests with the nonprofit’s CEO. Undue influence may not be exerted in the use of funds, either by the Sister of Charity of Cincinnati or the CEO of the nonprofit. Supplies or minor equipment funded through the request become the property of the nonprofit organization. The Sister Elise Grantmay not be used to fund a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati’s salary or benefits. Due to our fiduciary and stewardship responsibility, SC Ministry Foundation reserves the right to approve or decline all requests. Any grant dollars awarded through this fund will be included in the total dollars awarded to an organization.
WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED?
Grant requests may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Evaluation and processing of each request requires a minimum of 30 business days.
ANNUAL GRANT AMOUNT PARAMETERS- Nonprofit Organization:The following table provides the maximum Sister Elise Grant Fund amounts per Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for an individual organization, based on annual operating expenses of the nonprofit organization.
If the nonprofit’s annual operating expenses
for the prior fiscal year are in this range: / Then the annual* maximum amount a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati may request for the nonprofit organization would be:
Less than $500,000 / $500
$500,000 - $999,999 / $1000
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999 / $1500
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999 / $2000
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 / $2500
More than $10,000,000 / $3000 *annual = Fiscal year of SC Ministry Foundation ( July 1-June 30)
- Sister of Charity:
Part 1: Sister of Charity Application
After reviewing the attached Sister Elise Grant Fund information, answer the following questions and sign below.
Send this completed application to the nonprofit organization.
I am actively involved in this organization as: / Board member / Staff member / Regular volunteer
I have been involved with this organization for more than six months. / YES / NO
I have reviewed the Sister Elise Grant Fund information, including eligibility & limitations. / YES / NO
This nonprofit promotes the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. / YES / NO
Based on the attached table of Annual Grant Amount Parameters for a Sister of Charity and expenses of the nonprofit organization, I request the following amount be considered for this Sister Elise Grant: / $
X
Signature of Sister of Charity of Cincinnati(electronic signature accepted)
Part 2: Organization Application
Send this completed, signed application with your IRS 501(c)3 Determination Letter to: Donna Jo Smiley, SC Ministry Foundation Email: ; Mail: 345 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233; Fax: 513-347-1017
Organization Name
Full Mailing Address
Contact Person/Title for all correspondence
Phone and Ext. # / Mobile / Email
Last FY operating expenses / Grant Amount Requested
This nonprofit promotes the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. / YES / NO
This request is consistent with the mission, operational needs and strategic goals of our organization. / YES / NO
This request complies with the attached sister Elise Grant Fund information, including eligibility and limitations. / YES / NO
I concur with the requested amount and purpose. / YES / NO
Project title:
Dates Grant will Cover / Starts: / Ends:
Specify the purpose of funding, who will benefit, how the requested funds will be used and hoped for results:
X / X / X
Signature of Chief Executive Officer
(electronic signature accepted) / Print Name and Title / Date