AFP Greater Madison Chapter Presented by Judy Keel, Grants Manager Access Community Health Centers Grant Research for the Small Nonprofit

$ billion contributed in an increase of 5.4% from % from individuals, 15% from foundations, 5% from corporations, and 8% from bequests. Every source increased their giving from 2013 to Largest percentage of donations received by religious organizations (32%) and education (15%). Where’s the $$$$

According to The Foundation Center ( /), there are over 86,000 foundations in the U.S. with $715 billion in assets, giving over $54 billion in / Independent/Private/Family: includes most of the nation’s largest foundations. Generally established by individual donors or donor families. (The Evjue Foundation, Goodman Foundation) Operating: primarily run their own programs, but some also make grants. (St. Mary’s Foundation) Corporate: established by businesses ranging from major corporations to family-owned shops; legally separate entities. (CUNA Mutual Foundation) Community: raises funds from the public. Engage in grant making primarily within a defined geographic area. (Madison Community Foundation) Foundation Giving

Program Support – 52% General Support – 23% Research – 15% Capital – 10% By Population Focus –Economically disadvantaged –Children and youth –Elderly –Women and girls –People with disabilities How do Foundations Give?

By Geographic Area –County –State –Region –Nationally –Internationally By Priority Area –Health –Education –Arts and culture –Environment –Human services How do Foundations Give?

Foundations award grants to organizations that will help the Foundation reach its long-term goals. Know your own organization. Do your homework/grant research. –Who funds organizations similar to yours? –How do I identify potential grant makers? –How do I know what a funder is interested in? Researching Foundations

Grants Information Collection – Memorial Union Library – Grants Information Collection Overview Video Free workshops Finding grants for my nonprofit organization –IRS Form 990 Classes at Madison College – Where to Start

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