Winter Family Fund Grants

The Winter Family Fund Grants aim to support at-risk and vulnerable populations, focusing on children and families in Douglas, Franklin, and Johnson Counties in Kansas, as well as Taos County in New Mexico. Successful applicants must demonstrate alignment with the fund's mission, collaborate with community partners, and ensure that grants are not used for ongoing operational expenses or political activities. Eligibility is primarily for 501(c)(3) organizations committed to serving disadvantaged youth and families.

The mission of the Winter Family Fund is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk and vulnerable populations with an emphasis on at-risk and vulnerable children and families, particularly in the designated geographic areas of Douglas County, Franklin County and Johnson County in Kansas and in Taos County, New Mexico.
Grantmaking Criteria
Successful applicants will:
Fully complete the Winter Family Fund Grant Proposal Application and provide requested attachments.Demonstrate how the organization and proposal will meet and advance the Mission of the Winter Family Fund.Show a collaborative spirit, working with other community partners and volunteers, where possible.Not be used to support ongoing general operating expenses.Not be used to support ongoing litigation, annual campaigns, event sponsorships, fundraising events, lobbying or political activities, debt retirement or endowment funds.

Eligibility

No less than eighty percent (80%) of all annual donations from the Winter Family Fund shall be limited to organizations that focus on children, youth and families that are disadvantaged, vulnerable or at-risk.It is permissible for donations to be made to charitable organizations that do not meet this specific description but only on condition that the grants to such organizations are specifically targeted and limited for services for children, youth and families that are disadvantaged, vulnerable or at-risk. Grant request applications or proposals will be reviewed by the Directors to determine suitability for support from the Winter Family Fund. Proposals must come from a 501(c)(3) entity, tribal organization or governmental agency. Applicants must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or national origin.No less than seventy percent (70%) of all Grants from the Winter Family Fund shall be limited to eligible organizations or charities which provide services to targeted populations located in Douglas County, Franklin County and Johnson County, Kansas and in Taos County in New Mexico.