General Grant Program

DeMatteis Family Foundation Grant Program

Mission Statement: "To make life better by serving human needs"

Geographic Scope: New York, US (based on funder location)

Program Description: The Foundation accepts grant applications through a two-step process designed to efficiently review proposals from eligible organizations.

Application Process Overview

• Step 1: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) - one page abstract
• Step 2: Complete Application (if LOI meets guidelines)
• Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Board of Trustees
• Board decisions are final

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from IRS

Required Information in Letter of Inquiry

• Description of the project/program for which funding is sought
• Total cost of project
• Sources and amounts of other support
• Project/program schedule
• Copy of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status letter from IRS

Important Notes

• Receipt of a complete application does not constitute approval
• Only a small percentage of completed applications are ultimately funded
• Board of Trustees meets quarterly to review and take action on applications

Grant Application Process

Two-Step Process:

1. Letter of Inquiry (LOI) - Step 1
   • Submit one-page abstract including:
   • Mission of the organization and description of services rendered
   • Description of the project/program for which funding is sought
   • Total cost of project
   • Sources and amounts of other support
   • Project/program schedule
   • Copy of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status letter from IRS
2. Complete Application - Step 2
   • Submitted only if LOI meets Foundation guidelines
   • Foundation will send application if LOI is within guidelines
   • Provide additional information as requested

Submission Requirements:

• All materials must be submitted together
• Include all documents listed above

Submission Address:
DeMatteis Family Foundation
1230 RXR Plaza
Uniondale, NY 11556

Review Timeline:

• Board of Trustees meets quarterly
• Action taken on all applications received during the quarter
• Decisions are final

Contact for Questions:
Phone: 516-705-4974