1889 Foundation Sponsorship Inquiries Grant

The 1889 Foundation offers selective sponsorship for educational events in Cambria and Somerset Counties, aiming to enhance community health. Eligible projects must promote the Foundation's focus areas, involve multiple community partners, and demonstrate substantial community support. Organizations must be U.S. tax-exempt non-profits with a proven financial stewardship record. The maximum sponsorship is $500 per year, and requests should be submitted in writing with supporting documentation.

NOTE: If your project meets the below criteria and you would like to request sponsorship from 1889 Foundation, please mail a written request and any supporting documentation. Due to the volume of requests received, we will only respond if your request is approved.
1889 Foundation makes an effort to minimize sponsorships so that it can use its resources to drive focused improvements in health.
However, on a very limited basis, the Foundation will sponsor an educational event or conference that is located in Cambria or Somerset County, or provides information/resources to a large number of Cambria or Somerset County residents, and meets the following criteria:

• promotes the Foundation’s focus areas.
• is collaboratively organized by multiple community partners.
• is part of a larger plan to improve community health status.

provides positive public awareness and visibility to our priority areas, already has substantial community support and involvement, and will reach a large audience of community members.
is requested by an organization that is professionally managed with a proven track record of financial stewardship.
Funding
The maximum unsolicited sponsorship in a calendar year is $500 per organization.

Eligibility

1889 Foundation only supports U.S. non-profit organizations classified as tax-exempt under the IRS.

Ineligibility

1889 Foundation will not sponsor fundraising events or purely social events.