Forrest Goetsch Charities Grant
Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc. will seek to provide financial support to existing organizations that are exempt from the federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code by providing funding to those organizations who have helped others through difficult times (medical, educational, family, or economic). Such organizations may include, but are not limited to, those that support the arts, higher education, health and human services and welfare. Fundraising activities and private donations will fund the Organization’s activities. The Board of Directors will meet at least annually to select those organizations that will receive funds from the Organization. The Board will meet in Schofield, Wisconsin, to make these selections.
Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc has as a major purpose raising and distributing funds for worthy community service projects in the Weston, Wausau, and Mosinee WI area.
Applicants are requested to submit a letter of request with the required information, or complete the form below. Items to be included are as follows:
- A clearly defined project with budget outlining the specific use of the grant funds.
- A copy of the sponsoring organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter, if applicable.
- A copy of the sponsoring organization’s letterhead, listing the current Board of Directors, if applicable. Grant requests may be considered by the Board on a quarterly basis, but at least bi-annually. Award notification or regrets will be sent within 30 days of the Board decision.
Mail Forms To:
Steven Goetsch
President, Board of Directors
Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc
165881 White Horse Lane
Schofield, WI 54476
Forrest Goetsch Charities Grant Forms
Grant Guidelines
General Guidelines
- Will conform to Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc Funding Goals
- Will support Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc mission statement
- Will be subject to a formal review process
- Amounts over $2500.00 require majority member approval
Funding Guidelines
Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc. accepts proposals from groups and organizations. Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc. generally accepts proposals from organizations granted the IRS 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service, though other proposals may be considered. Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc currently funds programs from its general endowment funds in the following Areas of Emphasis:
- Help for the Less Fortunate
- Education for all Ages
- Children and Youth
- Arts and Culture
- Quality of Life
Grants can be awarded for:
- On-going programs
- Special program support
- Specific equipment and materials
- Capital expenditures
- Equipment
- One-time special opportunities/events/projects
- Participation fees
- Sponsorships
- Start-ups and new projects
Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc generally does not award grants for the following:
- Administrative salaries or annual operating expenses
- Projects supported by parents for the benefit of their own children, such as youth activity teams, trips, camps, scholarships, etc.
- Projects for religious or political purposes
- Individuals
- Projects of a highly controversial nature
- Endowments
- More than two consecutive years of funding except those projects directly associated with Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc
- Fundraisers designed to raise dollars to grant out to another organization
We are more likely to fund:
- Programs that benefit youth
- Programs and activities that expose youth and adults to different cultures, customs and languages.
- Requests that focus on basic educational skills or basic needs:
- Requests that benefit a large number of recipients.
- Requests that will benefit recipients over multiple years.
Grant Limitations
Grants generally range from $100-$2,500. When and if additional monies are available, Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc will entertain requests for projects over $2,500. Grants will not fund 100% of the project cost. Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc Board of Directors will make all the final decisions on grant applications. The application may be accepted, denied, or tabled for more information. The amount granted may be less than the amount requested. Grants are limited to one per project in a twelve-month period, and for only two consecutive years for a project, except for continuing Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc programs. If a request is declined, an organization may reapply the following year.
Required Reporting
Each grant must be acknowledged in writing promptly upon receipt of the grant funds. In addition, the grant recipient may be asked to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors for Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc for presentation of the grant award. It is also requested that all grant recipients provide a letter indicating how grant funds were used within 60 days from the end of the funded project, and a grant recipient may be required to present a report on the progress and outcomes of their project to the Board of Directors for Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc. Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc. may issue information to the media about its grant awards, and recipients should acknowledge Forrest Goetsch Charities, Inc. in their publicity.
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