Fundraiser Support

Fundraiser Support Program

Purpose: Foundation provides support for fundraising events by eligible non-profit organizations.

Funding Limits

• Standard Maximum: Up to $5,000 per event
• Higher Amounts: Possible only with Board or Executive Committee approval
• Frequency Limit: Foundation prefers only one fundraiser request every 12 months from an organization

Eligibility

• Same as general grants program
• Must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Must pass Eligibility Quiz

Requirements

• Event budget (required)
• List of sponsorship levels (required)
• All required electronic attachments

Submission Method

• Preferred: Online request form through website
• Alternative: If unable to upload attachments, may submit PDF form by mail (for organizations with upload limitations)

Contact Information

• Foundation Phone: (361) 887-6565
• Mailing Address: 555 N. Carancahua, Suite 1700, Tower II, Corpus Christi, TX 78478
• Email: kme@kenedy.org

Submission Requirements

• Online Only Preferred: Fundraiser requests submitted online only; no letters or other correspondence accepted
• Rationale: Ensures accurate record-keeping and confirms receipt

Step-by-Step Process

1. Pass Eligibility Quiz
   • Take the Eligibility Quiz at kenedy.org
   • Passing grants immediate access to online Fundraiser Request Form
   • Do NOT proceed if you don't meet established criteria
2. Complete Online Fundraiser Request Form
   • Five-part application including:
   • Organization Information
   • Primary Contact Information
   • Fundraiser Event Details
   • Day to Day Contact Information
   • Electronic Attachments
3. Provide Required Documents
   • Event budget (required)
   • List of sponsorship levels (required)
   • All relevant supporting documents
   • All attachments must be uploaded; request incomplete without them
4. Alternative Submission (If Upload Not Possible)
   • Complete PDF fundraiser request form provided by Foundation
   • Attach all required documents
   • Mail to: The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, 555 N. Carancahua, Suite 1700, Tower II, Corpus Christi, TX 78478

Online Application Features

• Email confirmation of receipt
• Save and resume capability with username/password
• Real-time validation of required fields

Review Timeline

• Applications reviewed at annual Board meeting in May
• Applications submitted by October 15th considered in May meeting
• Decision notification via email confirmation

Key Policies

• Only one fundraiser request per organization per 12 months preferred
• Maximum $5,000 per event unless Board/Executive Committee approves higher amount
• All requirements must be met for request to be considered complete