How much funding does Endowment Fund - Regular Grants provide?

Endowment Fund - Regular Grants provides US $1,500 - US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Endowment Fund - Regular Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Endowment Fund - Regular Grants?

Required: Tax-exempt status; 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Endowment Fund - Regular Grants

San Marcos Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

US $1,500 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The request must be for a non-profit project or use directly benefiting the residents of San Marcos.
At the time of the funding, the Board will establish the timing of the reporting period and all records/receipts must be submitted to the SMCF no later than the timeframe established by the Board.
Failure to comply with the deadline will result in the grant monies (partial or full) being returned to the SMCF immediately and may impact future awards.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Funds may not be awarded toAssist a religious, fraternal, or political purpose;Aid organizations whose primary function is to assist other charitable or public groups of activities through grants and donations;Underwrite the cost of advertising or fund-raisers.

Overview

The San Marcos Community Foundation offers Regular Grants ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations benefiting the residents of San Marcos. Eligible organizations must meet specific requirements, including tax-exempt status. The Foundation prioritizes applications with matching funds at its discretion, fostering a collaborative approach to community enrichment.

Purpose
The San Marcos Community Foundation (SMCF) serves to enrich the quality of life for the community of San Marcos by serving as a nonprofit public benefit corporation providing financial and other assistance programs benefiting the City or its residents. The Foundation was established by the San Marcos City Council on October 27, 1987, creating an Endowment Fund originating from a one million dollar contribution by the builders of the North County Energy and Resource Recovery Center. The Foundation provides grants to a wide variety of nonprofit groups serving San Marcos residents. Grants have been awarded to a diverse group of nonprofit organizations serving different purposes:

Arts & Culture Health & Well-being Children & YouthSeniors Civic LifeEducationWildlife

Regular Grants are for those agencies interested in applying for a grant of $1,500 to $10,000. Whether or not matching funds are required for a regular grant is at the discretion of the Board depending upon the specifics of the request.

Eligibility

To qualify for funding, grant requests must meet ALL of the following requirements:The representing organization must be exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.The request must be for a non-profit project or use directly benefiting the residents of San Marcos.At the time of the funding, the Board will establish the timing of the reporting period and all records/receipts must be submitted to the SMCF no later than the timeframe established by the Board. Failure to comply with the deadline will result in the grant monies (partial or full) being returned to the SMCF immediately and may impact future awards.

Ineligibility

Funds may not be awarded toAssist a religious, fraternal, or political purpose;Aid organizations whose primary function is to assist other charitable or public groups of activities through grants and donations;Underwrite the cost of advertising or fund-raisers.