Posted on February 21, 2014
Letters of Inquiry and Grant Requests should be directed to: Grants Manager The Ahmanson Foundation 9215 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, California 90210
Posted on February 14, 2014
A searchable list of past grants can be found on the Grants Search page. Please refer to Grant Guidelines to determine the Foundation’s areas of interest and funding priorities.
Posted on February 13, 2014
Approximately 450.
Posted on February 12, 2014
The typical award amount ranges from $10,000 to $50,000.
Posted on February 11, 2014
Based on the project cost, a grant can range from $5,000 to over $1 million.
Posted on February 10, 2014
We have not established maximum dollar amounts, but rather look at the amount needed for each specific project based on the scope of the work. As similar requests are reviewed throughout the year, it is to your advantage to present…
Posted on February 9, 2014
We look at the amount needed for each specific proposal in terms of the scope of the work and expected outcomes. The Foundation rarely provides sole support for a project and prefers that the entire cost of the project be…
Posted on February 8, 2014
Each of our program officers is broadly knowledgeable about the nonprofit community. Program officers are not assigned to a specific area, nor are they tied to specific agencies or grantees. Each request is treated independently.
Posted on February 7, 2014
Competition for grant funds is intense and a number of factors determine if a proposal is declined. Frequently, it is because we are unable to fund every request we receive. The staff and Board of Trustees look for exemplary programs…
Posted on February 6, 2014
Another request is eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of the decline letter.
Posted on February 5, 2014
No. Due to the constraint of limited resources, only one request per 12-month period can be considered.
Posted on February 4, 2014
It generally takes 2 to 3 months, from the day that it is received until you are notified of its disposition. Applicants are notified promptly once a decision has been made. See section on Review of Grant Requests for more…
Posted on February 3, 2014
In most instances, applicants will receive a written response within 10 days indicating whether or not they qualify.
Posted on February 2, 2014
No. The Foundation rarely provides sole support for a project. It is generally in your best interest to look for support from multiple sources of funding.
Posted on February 1, 2014
Please send your letter of inquiry or proposal via postal services. Due to limited staffing, we are not able to accommodate visits to the Foundation’s offices unless arranged by a program officer or the managing director.
Posted on January 31, 2014
While they are not necessary, some letters of support do in fact strengthen a request.
Posted on January 30, 2014
There are two types of information we need about funding sources: First, the major sources of your organization’s revenue including government agencies, individuals (in the aggregate), foundations and corporations, fundraising events, program fees, earned income, etc. Provide the name or…
Posted on January 29, 2014
Yes. Please submit audited financial statements, with all attachments and reports, for the two most recent years. If the organization is not subject to an audit requirement or has not yet received the most recent year’s independent auditors’ report, submit…
Posted on January 28, 2014
You only need to submit materials that apply to your organization and funding request. If additional information is needed, a program officer will let you know.
Posted on January 27, 2014
There is a variety of information we need in order to review a grant request. See section on Grant Requests for a listing of required materials.
Posted on January 26, 2014
We need one single copy of your proposal, required documents and optional attachments.
Posted on January 25, 2014
Requests differ in complexity, size, time frame, cost, etc. and will likely differ in how they need to be presented (see Grant Requests). We ask that you design your proposal to fully capture your organization and its current need, but…
Posted on January 24, 2014
We encourage applicants to follow our guidelines in preparing a proposal and to call if you have a question. You might consider the resources of the Center for Nonprofit Management in Los Angeles or the Foundation Center in New York.
Posted on January 23, 2014
Contact with applicant agencies is a high priority. The program officers will determine the most appropriate methods by which to gather the information they need for a review and will arrange site visits accordingly.
Posted on January 22, 2014
We recommend that you initially submit a Letter of Inquiry describing the project for which you are seeking funds. If you have questions about the letter of inquiry, please call the Foundation for clarification. Meetings with the staff at the…
Posted on January 21, 2014
We ask that you apply for funding for one project at a time. We suggest that you apply for the project that best fits our guidelines and is of highest priority for your agency. This will assist you in making…
Posted on January 20, 2014
No. We ask that you send your request through postal services. A request letter must be on agency letterhead and signed by the executive director, president or appropriate Board representative.
Posted on January 19, 2014
The Foundation considers proposals, either at quarterly Board meetings or weekly executive committee meetings.
Posted on January 18, 2014
There are no deadlines. The Foundation accepts grant proposals throughout the year.
Posted on January 17, 2014
We prefer a Letter of Inquiry as all requests undergo Preliminary Screening.
Posted on January 16, 2014
There are no ‘application’ forms to use in applying for a grant. The Foundation accepts letters of inquiry or full proposals, directed to the Foundation’s Managing Director. See the sections on How to Apply, Letter of Inquiry and Grant Requests.
Posted on January 15, 2014
You may apply for an Ahmanson Foundation grant by following the process outlined under the section How to Apply.