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FOUNDATION HISTORY

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Mission

As a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the Foundation’s mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word.

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ORGANIZATION

Vision

A community where the poor and marginalized, especially women, children, and seniors, are empowered to attain quality of life.

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ORGANIZATION

Values● Incarnational Spirituality ● Innovation● Empowerment ● Stewardship● Collaboration

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Spheres of Synergies

Definition: the Foundation seeks to improve the lives of the following target populations:

● Women ● Children/Youth ● Seniors

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ORGANIZATION

Place-Based Approach The Foundation has identified a place-based approached

as its principal method of achieving community change.

During 2011-2013, impoverished neighborhoods in North St. Louis are the primary place-based geographical area.  The majority of the Foundation’s strategies will be employed so that the residents, community leaders, and agency staff can implement their vision for the community.

East St. Louis has been designated as a secondary placed-based area.  The Foundation will monitor the opportunity for a more in-depth presence in that community.

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ORGANIZATION

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Goal: North St. Louis

Improve the quality of life of North St. Louis residents

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GOALS

Goal: Community Change

Serve as the catalyst for community change

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GOALS

THE GRANT PROCESS

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ANNUAL GRANTS

$10,000 or lessSupport for the overall mission of the agencyAgencies with a budget of $1 million or less can request funds

for operations, programs and services, or projects. Agencies with a budget greater than $1 million can only

request funds for innovative projects and must provide matching funds for the project.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS

The Foundation will be limiting funding to the following areas:North St. Louis

The VillePenroseO’Fallon

East St. LouisFunding will be limited in East St. Louis. Please contact the Foundation before applying,

GRANT DEADLINES

Letter of Intent Deadline: May 6, 2013 Letters of intent will be submitted electronically through our grant

management system. A link to this can be found at http://www.iwfdn.org/grants/information-for-grant-seekers/

Notification to submit full proposal by June 3, 2013 You will receive notification by June 3 whether or not your organization

has been chosen to submit a full proposal.

Full Application Deadline: July, 1 2013 Full applications will be completed on-line using the same system

as was used for the Letter of Intent.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Successful applicants will: Develop long-term relationships and work toward

healthy families/lifestylesEmphasize empowerment and self-sufficiencyPromote self-management and independence Work to produce long-term possibilities for the

child’s growth and developmentWork in partnership with communities and

neighborhoods

ADVOCACY GRANTS

Foundation makes a limited number of Advocacy Grants

Overall process is the same, except Grants are reviewed by the Advocacy Committee Focus is on systemic change Committee generally meets with the applicants

ETHICAL & RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES

Foundation fund religiously-sponsored groups, as well as non-sectarian agencies

Directives are a criteria for eligibility for fundingOrigin of DirectivesReview of proposals when the Ethical and Religious Directives

are an issue

LIMITATIONS

No awards to: Endowment funds Biomedical or clinical researchState/Local GovernmentsPolitical activities Hospitals, health systems or related entities

Individuals

AGENCIES TYPICALLY NOT FUNDED

Agencies that meet basic needsSoup kitchens, utility assistance

Disease-specific agenciesLocal affiliates of national organizationsDevelopmental disabilitiesDisease advocacy groups

Large agencies where foundation funding will have a minimal impact

Arts organizations

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Applicant must be a 501c3

Carefully consider whether the agency’s mission, values, and focus are in alignment with the foundation’s

After three years of consecutive funding, agencies are asked to sit out a round

PROCESS TIMELINE

Letter of Intent– May 6th

Notification – June 3rd

Full Proposal – July 1st

Staff review July - August

Grant Review Cmte. August – September

Board review September

Notification – October

Award reception – early December

PROPOSAL CRITIQUE

Critique of proposal relative to:Compatibility of mission and core valuesCommunity need/population servedOrganizational leadershipCollaboration Track recordFinancial accountabilityPotential impact and outcomes Leverage

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

We really are focused on North St. Louis and East St. Louis—projects in other geographic areas will only be funded if those efforts are truly innovative (and that will be rare)

Don’t stretch your project to make it fit the focus

Be honest

Write the letter of intent/proposal yourself

Don’t contact Board members; they won’t exert inappropriate influence

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

If you are collaborating—truly collaborate—networking or referrals is not collaboration

Community involvement is a plus

Accurate budgeting is a factor

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND, CONT.

If you have a question, ask the secretary at the foundation and she will refer to me if necessary

The deadline is the deadline—no exceptions

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND, CONT.

If you are not funded, find out why Agencies will receive a letter delineating why the concept paper or proposal was not accepted. If what is in the letter is not sufficient, then call.

If you are funded, send a thank you

Complete the evaluation in a timely manner