Benevolence Grant 2026-2027

Benevolence Grant 2026-2027

Funder: The Thursday Club Foundation

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Award Amount: Up to $20,000 per grant

Funding Distribution: May 2027

Purpose

Eligibility Requirements

All candidates must meet these requirements:
• Tax Status: Federal 501(c)(3) and State 23701(d) tax-exempt charitable status for at least 2 years
• Location: Established and operating in San Diego County for at least 2 years
• Budget: Current annual operating budget may not exceed $3,000,000 (exception: organizations in Balboa Park)
• Prior Grants: Applicants who received a grant within the last 3 calendar years are not eligible
• Organization Structure: One arm per tax ID per grant cycle (multi-faceted organizations)
• Schools: Public or private schools must have Federal 501(c)(3) status or apply through an associated foundation/group (PTA, Foundation, Friends group)
• Tax Status Types: Only Federal 501(c)(3) status qualifies; no other forms of tax-exempt status accepted
• Not Eligible: Municipalities, government agencies

What They Fund

• Capital items only
• Items that will be used in and benefit San Diego County inhabitants
• Approved items must be purchased within 60 days of fund receipt

What They Do NOT Fund

• General operating expenses (rent, mortgage, utilities, dues, subscriptions, warranties, service contracts)
• Individuals, salaries, programs, training
• User licenses, separately purchased software
• Items for distribution
• Bank/investment accounts, endowments, general reserve funds
• Operation costs, vehicle wraps
• Capital campaigns, building/construction costs, real estate acquisition
• Political or religious purposes
• Existing obligations, deficits, debts, leases, reimbursements

Application Period

Review Process

• The Thursday Club, Thursday Club Juniors, and Thursday Club Professional Benevolence Committees review all eligible applications
• Site visits required after initial review of eligible applications
• Applicants will be contacted to schedule site visit if they meet guidelines and provide all required documents
• Applications not meeting guidelines or missing requested information will not be considered

Funding Requirements & Restrictions

• Grant checks made payable only to the granted nonprofit entity/organization
• Funds may only be used for items specifically approved by the Foundation
• Proof of purchase required within 60 days of fund receipt
• Any remaining funds after approved item purchase must be returned promptly
• Failure to provide proof of purchase or return funds disqualifies organization from future grants
• Misuse of funds results in forfeiture of funding rights and potential demand for repayment, plus optional exclusion from future eligibility

Reporting Requirements

• By December 31, 2026: Submit balance sheet and income statement with supporting documentation confirming expenditure of all funds
• Extensions may be considered on case-by-case basis by Foundation Board

Contact Information

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