The Commemoration Fund Grant

Overview

_NOTE: The Commemoration Fund grant cycle will open again in November 2024 and remain open for a few months for new applications._

Background

The Zarrow Families Foundation was originally established as a corporate charitable giving vehicle that evolved into a fund where brothers Henry and Jack Zarrow could do collaborative grantmaking outside their well-known individual foundations.

Current trustees honor their fathers by directing all future grantmaking to positively impact Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color.

As an organization dedicated to equity and dismantling oppression in its many forms, the Commemoration Fund supports the use of Latinx as a model of the forward-working and inclusive trend in spoken and written language and affirms individuals of different gender identities.

The Commemoration Fund

Our Mission

We support bold and innovative efforts to correct social, political and economic injustices that impact Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and People of Color in our community. Our grantmaking addresses disparities rooted in white supremacy and systemic racism with sustainable, collaborative solutions.

Grants may support:

* general operations,
* a specific program or facility,
* equipment or vehicle purchase,
* organizational capacity building, or
* other efforts that aim to address a disparity rooted in white supremacy and systemic racism.

Multi-year grants will be considered, up to three years, but must demonstrate substantial and transformative impact.

Applicants should be able to identify how efforts will be sustained beyond the term of the grant.

Funding

Eligible requests may range from $3,000 to $100,000.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Eligible Organizations will:
* Have 501(c)3 public charity status, with an IRS determination letter that is either permanent or provisional
* Operate in Tulsa County
* Be able to demonstrate programs and/or services focusing on Black, Indigenous, Latinx, or other People of Color
* Be able to demonstrate budget and financial management necessary to administer and account for grant funds.
Audited or CPA-prepared financial statements are preferred if available but not required.
* Grants will support work that is innovative in correcting social, cultural, political, or economic injustices impacting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, or other People of Color in our community.

Ineligibility

* Grants will not be considered for dinners, runs/walks, special events, political events, or fundraisers.
* Grants will not be made directly to a church unless an independently governed 501c3 public charity is in place.