FCFPP: Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund Grant

The Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund, established by Charles F. Lindig, supports projects that enhance the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, or economic welfare of the Borough of Lewisburg. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits and local government units. The fund emphasizes innovative solutions, measurable goals, and collaboration with other organizations. Ineligible requests include endowments, annual campaigns, and operating deficits. This initiative ensures community-driven projects receive essential funding to thrive.

Background
In his will, the late Charles F. Lindig set aside a portion of his estate for the benefit of projects directed towards the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, or economic welfare of the Borough of Lewisburg. Mr. Lindig wanted this fund to serve as a living memorial to his grandparents, Charles F. Lindig and Sarah Bobb Lindig and to his parents, Fred W. Lindig and Nettie Walter Lindig. According to his will he did this, “In grateful appreciation of the opportunities accorded to my family by the Community of Lewisburg.”
Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund was established by the late Charles F. Lindig. Through his will, he set aside a portion of his estate for the benefit of projects directed towards the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, recreational or economic welfare of the Borough of Lewisburg.
General Criteria for Reviewing Requests
Address community needs and/or opportunities in innovative and creative ways
Result in attainable and measurable goals
Illustrate financial strength to ensure long-term self-sustainability, especially when seeking start-up or seed funding
Show collaboration with other nonprofits without duplicating efforts
Leverage or generate other funding sources and/or propose use of grant to attract matching funds

Eligibility

Who May ApplyNonprofits organizations that are qualified to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS – in the vast majority of cases, applicants will be 501(c)(3) organizations, or a unit of local government as described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue CodeNonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may work through another qualified 501(c)(3) organization that is willing to serve as a Fiscal SponsorApplicants outside of the Borough of Lewisburg may apply only if a major function of their program or project is to serve the Borough of Lewisburg

Ineligibility

Previously awarded nonprofits are not eligible to submit a new request until five (5) years have elapsed; there must be four (4) intervening years of grants to other nonprofitsIneligible Requests
Annual campaigns
Costs that were or will be incurred prior to the anticipated grant approval date
Endowments
General operating expenses, including salaries for current staff positions
Requests from individuals
Organizations with outstanding or overdue final reports from previous grants cannot apply