Art Pratt Foundation Grant

The Art Pratt Foundation, associated with the Old Mission Rotary Club, provides grants primarily benefiting children, youth, and disadvantaged individuals. They focus on supporting organizations rather than individuals and prefer funding for facilities or equipment acquisitions over operational costs. Historically, the Foundation favors smaller, annual grants, typically not exceeding $10,000, while ensuring tangible recognition of their contributions. Notably, they have strict conditions regarding grant application frequency and reporting requirements.

Art Pratt Foundation of Old Mission Rotary Club
The Art Pratt Foundation originally grew from a bequest of Mr. Art Pratt. Under the stewardship of the, then Kearney Mesa Rotary, the Foundation grew to be able to support numerous charitable organizations.

Eligibility

Although not restricted, the Foundation, by tradition and practice has favored grant requests that:Benefit children and youth;Benefit persons with disabilities or who are otherwise disadvantaged;Are to organizations, not individuals;Involve the acquisition of facilities or equipment, not operating funds;Benefit the local community, especially the service area of Old Mission Rotary; Can provide a tangible, permanent recognition of the gift by the Foundation and its founder, Art Pratt.The Foundation prefers to give annually, a greater number of smaller grants, such as 15 to 20 grants, not to exceed $10,000 each, rather than a few grants each of significantly higher amounts.

Ineligibility

The Foundation has not, historically favored requests that: Support ongoing programs and operations or would result in a gift to the same organization more often than once every three years.If this final detailed report of grant money spent is not received, the grantee is excluded from any future Art Pratt Foundation Grants.