Mad Anthonys Foundation General Grants

Geographic Scope: Northeast Indiana

Mission: The Mad Anthonys Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in Northeast Indiana through the power of sports and physical activity. The grant-giving mission is to empower youth by promoting, supporting, and providing access to athletic and active programs that nurture their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Funding Priorities

Successful grant applications will demonstrate strong alignment with the foundation's mission and values. While the primary focus is on organizations using athletics and physical activities as a vehicle for impact, applications from non-profits providing other critical services that enhance the well-being of youth in Northeast Indiana are also welcomed.

Core Giving Values

• Youth Empowerment & Development: Providing access to programs that build character, confidence, and resilience
• Leadership Development: Encouraging leadership skills and teamwork to develop responsible future leaders
• Access & Inclusivity: Ensuring every young person has equal opportunities to engage in sports and physical activities, regardless of background
• Community Engagement: Collaborating with local organizations to address the unique needs of the region's youth and promote a sense of belonging
• Healthy Lifestyles: Supporting programs that promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and healthy living habits

Grant Categories

1. Youth Sports & Recreation Programs: Grants to support the creation or expansion of local youth sports programs, including funding for equipment, coaching, and facility upgrades
2. Scholarships: Funds to cover participation fees, travel expenses, or specialized training camps for economically disadvantaged youth
3. Infrastructure and Facility Enhancement: Support for projects that improve or build athletic facilities, playgrounds, and sports fields in underserved neighborhoods
4. Youth Wellness Initiatives: Funding for programs focused on the overall well-being of youth, including mental health awareness and nutrition education
5. Child & Family Support Services: Grants for organizations that provide essential services to children and their families during times of need, contributing to a stable and supportive environment for child development
6. Healthy Lifestyles: Supporting programs that promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and healthy living habits

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a current 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with tax-exempt status under the IRS Code
• Must be located in Northeast Indiana
• Must demonstrate benefit to community, effective performance, meaningful outcomes, and financial responsibility and accountability
• Only one check per request in a 12-month period

Important Notes

• Submissions are required a minimum of 60 days prior to the deadline
• Submissions may be accepted on a year-round basis for limited contingency funds
• For requests received at other times during the year, allow 4-6 weeks for review and notification
• Multi-year requests are considered for approval
• For approved requests, a follow-up report must be submitted within 60 days of the program/service detailing who was impacted, how they were impacted, and how funds were used

Contact Information

Address: 10214 Chestnut Plaza Dr #222, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

How to Apply

1. Fill out and submit the online form via the website, OR
2. Download and complete the Mad Anthonys Benefit Request Form and submit via email or mail

Required Materials

Submit the following with your application:

• Mad Anthonys Foundation (MA) Benefit Form detailing:
  • Organization and contact information
  • Program details
  • Specifics of request
  • How funds and/or services will be used
• Statement of community benefit of program/services
• Explanation of why the program/services are a good fit for Mad Anthonys
• Levels and benefits of each funding request
• List of all organizations associated with the program/services
• Support documents or information
• Other opportunities with the organization (if applicable)
• Annual spending summary by mission or programming categories, complete project budget, or IRS 990 form for prior year (if applicable)

Application Form Sections

Step 1: Contact Information

• Contact Name (required)
• Email (required)
• Phone (required)
• Today's Date (required)
• Organization Name (required)
• Website
• Address 1 (required)
• Address 2
• City (required)
• State
• ZIP

Step 2: About the Organization

• Purpose/Mission (required)
• Board/Committee Members (may attach list) (required)
• Program/Services Name (required)
• Date (required)
• Time/Duration (required)
• Location (required)
• Details/Description of Program/Services (required)
• Who will be served/will benefit - demographics and number of people served (required)
• How will you measure your results? (required)
• Other individuals, businesses, organizations involved in program (required)
• History of program (required)
• Optional file upload

Step 3: Community Benefit Details

• Nature of request - select Funds, Other, etc. (required)
• Amount of funds requested (required)
• Total funds needed for program/service (required)
• Breakdown of how the funds/services will be used (required)
• Other anticipated funding sources and levels (required)
• What makes the program/service a good fit for Mad Anthonys and the community? (required)
• Optional file upload

Step 4: Additional Information

• File upload option

Submission Method

Preferred: Email to info@madanthonys.org

Alternative: Mail to Executive Director of Mad Anthonys Foundation, 10214 Chestnut Plaza Dr, #222, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Submission Timeline

• Submissions required minimum 60 days prior to deadline for standard consideration
• Submissions accepted year-round for limited contingency funds
• Requests received by the deadline in the following year are more likely to receive consideration
• For requests received at other times: allow 4-6 weeks for review and notification
• October 1st deadline with notification by December 1st (within 60 days)