Royal B. Kinder Fund Grant

The Royal B. Kinder Fund aims to enhance the quality of life in Wichita Falls by promoting charitable giving. Nonprofits in Archer County are eligible to apply for grants, which are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations and other charitable projects. The fund encourages initiatives that benefit the community without discrimination. However, restrictions apply to fundraising, scholarships, and grants to individuals or political entities. Eligible organizations can apply annually to support various charitable purposes.

Nonprofits located in Archer County are eligible to apply.

Eligibility

In compliance with Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation’s (“WFACF”, “the Foundation”) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, grants are awarded:to 501{c}3 charitable organizations as determined by the IRS, government entities, and other charitable activities/projects that relieve the government of duty. for charitable purposes. at the discretion of the WFACF Board of Directors to assist, encourage and promote the well-being of mankind, regardless of race, creed, national origin or gender. At the discretion of the WFACF Board of Directors, all other grant types can be awarded both inside and outside the service area defined above within the United States.Eligible organizations may apply each year.

Ineligibility

The following is a list of restrictions that apply to WFACF grants:Fundraising expenses for a donor advised fund cannot be granted or expensed from said fund. Donor advised funds cannot award a scholarship for the benefit of an individual. This includes checks written to an entity for the benefit of a specified individual. Donor advised funds cannot be used to satisfy all or a portion of a pre-existing personal pledge or other financial obligation of the donor, advisors or any related parties. Donor advised funds cannot grant to an organization for the purpose of paying for an event, membership, or any purpose for which the donor or related parties will receive a tangible economic benefit, or which have a direct benefit for fund holder or immediate family members. Grants are not made to political candidates or for lobbying efforts. Grants are not made to private non-operating foundations. Grants are not made to individuals. Scholarship awards are granted to the educational institution for the benefit of the selected student recipient as outlined in the Scholarship Policy. Grants are not made to organizations or supporting organizations that are controlled by the donor or donor appointee. Grants are not made to Type III Support Organizations that are not functionally integrated. Grants made for charitable purposes to non-501(c)3 organizations must follow expenditure responsibility procedures, for which additional expenditure responsibility fees may be charged, as per WFACF fee schedule. Grants to international organizations will not be made EXCEPT–International grants will be made when the charitable entity is under a 501{c}3 as determined by the IRS, and has an office located in the United States, e.g. Doctors Without Borders, World Neighbors, etc.