The Pelino Charitable Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

A LETTER OF INTEREST, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE, THE INTENDED CHARITABLE USE OF THE GRANT, AND PROOF OF CHARITABLE EXEMPTION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). SEE OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PELINOFOUNDATION.ORG FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PROCEDURES AND A FORMAT FOR PREPARING A LETTER OF INTEREST.

Deadlines: SUBMIT LETTERS OF INTEREST BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND DECEMBER 31.

Restrictions: APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONCE PER CALENDAR YEAR. AN ORGANIZATION CANNOT RECEIVE FUNDING FOR MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. IF A PROPOSAL IS DECLINED, APPLICANTS MUST WAIT AT LEAST ONE YEAR BEFORE REAPPLYING. MOST GRANTS RANGE IN AMOUNT FROM $5,000 TO $40,000. AN ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE LOCATED IN OR DIRECTLY SERVING THE GREATER CHICAGO AREA AND FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THOSE IN DISADVANTAGED SITUATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE RELATED PROGRAMS. WE DO NOT FUND REQUESTS THAT BENEFIT: POLITICAL LOBBYING OR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS; MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH; FILMS, PROGRAM ADVERTISING, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISING COSTS; START-UP ORGANIZATIONS, EMERGENCY FUNDS AND DEFICIT FINANCING; ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND CONDUIT ORGANIZATIONS.

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