Garden Chapel Donor Advised Funds
Purpose for grant making:
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The Foundation makes grants to support creative and innovative programs, current or emerging charitable opportunities, services not presently offered and occasional capital projects.
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All should enhance the quality of life in the community.
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Grants are not made in support of annual operating budgets or of projects normally included therein.
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Projects funded should not represent significant duplication of initiatives already undertaken by other nonprofit agencies.
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Requests will generally be denied for current budget support, elimination of deficits, reduction of debt or funding of completed projects.
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The application packet must include:
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the background of the applicant organization.
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A copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) Letter of Determination.
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Be sure to include responses to questions about the purpose and description of the proposed project.
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Financial information related to the project.
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Project personnel.
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Grants are made once per year in November.
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Applications/proposals due by October 15th.​
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Grant Application Process
Organizations applying for grants must complete a narrative proposal, following the outline provided in the Grant Application.
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To be eligible for the Garden Chapel Donor Advised Grant, organizations must be:
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A nonprofit, legally tax-exempt organization.
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Located in and/or primarily serving clients in Pella, Iowa and the surrounding area.
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Serve a charitable purpose by enhancing the quality of life of the Pella area by providing bereavement services, hospice and end of life services
Review Process
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If the applicant organization is not well known, or if aspects of the proposal submitted are not clear, a representative may follow up with a personal site visit and/or further questions.
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The completed proposals are thoroughly reviewed by the Donor who makes recommendations to the full board for funding.
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Applicants are then notified of the outcome and if successful a grant agreement form must be signed and returned before funding is made.​​
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Grant Recipients' Responsibilities
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Sign an Agreement Form indicating their willingness to use the funds awarded for the purpose requested.
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Submit a final Grant Fulfillment Report by October 15th of the year in which the grant is made.
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Give credit to the Garden Chapel Endowment Fund of the Pella Community Foundation in all media releases made by the organization.
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Return to the Foundation any grant monies not used for the designated purpose of the grant.