How much funding does Benevolence Grant 2026-2027 provide?

Benevolence Grant 2026-2027 provides Up to $20,000 in funding.

Benevolence Grant 2026-2027

THE THURSDAY CLUB FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Capital Funding

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Funding Amount

Up to $20,000

Deadline

July 15, 2026

98 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Benevolence Grant 2026-2027

Funder: The Thursday Club Foundation

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Award Amount: Up to $20,000 per grant

Application Period: June 1 to July 15 (annually)

Fund Distribution: May 2027

Contact Information:

Phone: +1 (619) 224-5264

Email: manager@thethursdayclub.org

Address: 1224 Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA 92107

Funding Focus

The Thursday Club Foundation exclusively funds capital items for San Diego County nonprofits. Funded items must be used in San Diego County and benefit San Diego County inhabitants.

Eligibility Requirements

Hold Federal 501(c)(3) and State 23701d tax-exempt charitable status for at least 2 years
Be established and operating in San Diego County for at least 2 years
Not use a Federal 501(c)(3) from another nonprofit organization
Have current annual operating budget not exceeding $3,000,000 (exception: organizations in Balboa Park)
Not have received a Thursday Club grant within the last 3 calendar years
Be requesting less than $20,000
Be domiciled in San Diego County

Special Eligibility Notes:

One arm of multi-faceted/multi-programmed organizations with single tax ID may apply per grant cycle

Public or private schools may apply if 501(c)(3) status held directly OR through associated foundation/group (PTA, Foundation, Friends)

Only organizations with Federal 501(c)(3) status qualify; no other tax-exempt status accepted

Municipalities and government agencies are not eligible

Organizations not funded may apply again the following year

What Will NOT Be Funded

General Operating Expenses: Rent, mortgage, dues, subscriptions, warranties, service contracts, utility costs

Ineligible Items: Individuals, salaries, programs, training, user licenses, separately purchased software, items for distribution, bank/investment accounts, endowments, general reserve funds, operation costs, vehicle wraps

Ineligible Projects: Capital campaigns, building or construction costs, acquisition of real estate, political purposes, religious purposes, existing obligations, deficits, debts, leases, reimbursements

Requirements & Conditions

Beneficiaries must submit proof of purchase within 60 days of receipt of funds
Grant checks made payable only to the granted nonprofit entity/organization
Funds may only be used for items specifically approved by Thursday Club Foundation
Any remaining funds after approved items purchased must be returned promptly
Balance sheet and income statement with supporting documentation confirming expenditure of all funds required by December 31, 2026 (extensions considered case-by-case)
Failure to provide proof of purchase or return funds disqualifies organization from future grant eligibility
Misuse of funds results in forfeiture of funding rights and potential demand for repayment and future exclusion

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Thursday Club and Thursday Club Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any activities or operations. Grant applicants shall not be excluded on these bases. The organization is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment.

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Period: June 1 to July 15 (annually)

Submission Method: Digital application via Thursday Club website

Submission Acknowledgment: Applicants should receive acknowledgment of receipt within 48 hours. If not received, contact the Director of Philanthropy.

Review & Site Visit: After review of all submitted materials, applicants who meet guidelines and provided all required items will be contacted by Thursday Club Philanthropy Committee to schedule a site visit.

Note: Applications not meeting guidelines or missing requested information/documents will not be considered.

Required Application Materials

1. Eligibility Certification (must select all 5):
- We have been in business more than two years
- We have NOT received a Thursday Club grant within the past three years
- We are domiciled in San Diego County
- We are requesting a grant less than $20,000
- Our current annual operating budget is less than $3 million OR our organization is associated with Balboa Park

2. Organization Information:
- Full legal name of organization
- Federal Tax ID Number
- Name of contact person responsible for application
- Email address
- Business phone
- Cell phone
- Other phone (optional)
- Mailing address (street, city, state, ZIP)
- Location for site visit if different from mailing address
- Organization website
- Annual operating budget
- Number of years in operation
- Organization's mission statement (or brief description if no formal statement)

3. Service Area Information:
- Select all applicable areas served: North County, North San Diego, Central San Diego, East County, Balboa Park

4. Community Impact Questions:
- Who benefits most from your organization's work within the community?
- How does your organization impact the community?

5. Grant Request Information:
- Is this an existing program/project or new initiative?
- Specific purpose for which funds would be used
- Amount of funding requested (maximum $20,000)
- Do you have matching donor funds? If yes, state maximum amount
- List current sources of funding (grants, foundation gifts, fundraising events, endowments, etc.)
- Will a representative be available to speak to the committee if requested for site visit? (Yes/No)
- If representative available, provide name
- Would your organization benefit from Thursday Club Membership Gift Drive and/or Service Project? (Yes/No)
- If yes, list items that could be donated (examples: gift cards, diapers, books, art supplies, cash in limited cases)

6. Additional Information:
- How did you learn about The Thursday Club, Thursday Club Professionals, and Thursday Club Juniors?
- Have you applied for a Thursday Club Foundation grant in the past? (Yes/No)
- If yes, provide year(s) and organization name
- Any additional information to share?

7. Supporting Documentation:
- Letters of support or recommendation (up to 5 files, PDF format, max 150 MB each)
- Any other relevant documentation