F.O.E. Charity Foundation Grants

Grants from the various funds of the F.O.E. Charity Foundation are made available every year to organizations exempt as 501(c)(3) charities and organizations exempt through a government agency.

Eligibility

• Recipient Type: 501(c)(3) charities and organizations exempt through a government agency only
• Minimum Award: $100.00
• Geographic Scope: United States and Canada (organization has nearly 700,000 members across both)

Eligible Uses

• Research
• Educational materials
• Equipment
• Supplies

Ineligible Uses

• Administrative expenses
• Financial assistance
• Continuing education of professionals

Important Requirements

• Grants are paid directly to recipients
• Must conform to IRS requirements
• Must comply with F.O.E. Articles of Incorporation and charity by-laws
• Outside organizations: Must contact a local Aerie chapter with request (grant requests submitted directly to Grand Aerie will be returned)
• Aeries/Auxiliaries: Must log into Members-Only section for grant submission instructions

Application Process

For Outside Organizations Seeking Funding:

• Contact a local Aerie (chapter) with your grant request
• Do NOT submit directly to the Grand Aerie (requests will be returned)

For Aeries/Auxiliaries:

• Log into the Members-Only section of the website
• Follow grant submission instructions provided there

Required Elements:

• Proof of 501(c)(3) status or government agency exemption
• Project description for research, educational materials, equipment, or supplies
• Budget justification
• Compliance with F.O.E. charity by-laws

Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed submission materials not provided in available website content. Contact local Aerie or Members-Only portal for complete application requirements.