Farmers Electric Charitable Foundation - Application for Funding

Funder: Farmers Electric Charitable Foundation (part of Farmers Electric Cooperative)

Geographic Scope: Organizations serving the Farmers EC service area (parts of eastern Dallas, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains, Hopkins, Delta, Franklin, Fannin, Van Zandt, and Wood counties in Texas)

Program Overview:
The Farmers Electric Charitable Foundation provides grants to qualified organizations. The foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations serving the Farmers EC service area.

Eligibility Requirements

• 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status required (must provide copy of IRS determination letter)
• Organization must serve individuals, families, or groups within the Farmers EC service area
• Organizations may serve locations outside Farmers EC service area, but must describe scope
• Must demonstrate measurable effectiveness of programs

Application Requirements

• Organization information (name, address, contact details)
• Proof of tax-exempt status (501(c)(3) letter from IRS)
• Financial statement for most recent year
• Description of number of individuals, families, or groups served in Farmers EC area in past year
• Detailed statement of purpose for funding request
• Details of how funds will be used
• List of other funding sources for stated purposes
• Information on how organization measures program effectiveness
• Three references (not directors or employees of Farmers EC or Foundation)

Contact Information:

• Phone: (903) 455-1715
• Email available via website
• Main Office: 2000 Interstate 30, Greenville, TX 75402

Application Process

1. Organize organization information:
   • Organization name
   • Mailing and street address
   • City, state, ZIP code
   • Daytime phone
   • Contact person name and title
   • Contact person email
2. Gather required documentation:
   • Copy of 501(c)(3) determination letter from IRS (if "Yes" to tax-exempt status) — max 50 MB
   • Financial statement for most recent year — max 50 MB
3. Complete funding request details:
   • Amount requested
   • Number of individuals, families, or groups served in Farmers EC service area last year
   • Indicate if organization serves locations outside Farmers EC service area; if yes, describe where
   • State purpose of funding request and details of how funds will be used
   • List all other sources of funding for stated purposes
   • Describe how organization's programs are measured for effectiveness
4. Provide three references (not directors or employees of Farmers EC or Foundation):
   • Reference contact name
   • Daytime phone
   • Email address
   • Street address
   • City, state, ZIP code
   • Repeat for three references
5. Provide applicant consent:
   • Verify information is true and complete
   • Agree to terms and conditions
   • Type full name as signature
   • Submit form

Contact for Assistance:
Phone: (903) 455-1715