The proposal should have a cover letter of no more
than three pages that includes:
- The primary mission, objectives and goals of the organization
- A description of the program, including
evidence of need, number of people served
and how success will be measured
- A specific dollar amount
In addition, the proposal must contain:
- Copy of IRS tax Exemption letter under
Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- An itemized program/project budget showing
expenses and income
- A current annual operating budget that
lists income and expenses
- A list of current funding sources
- Most current audited financial statement or 990
The Teleflex Foundation does not fund the following:
- Endowment funds
- General operating funds
- Capital campaigns
- Memberships
- Sponsorships
- Direct grants or scholarships to individuals
- Labor, athletic or fraternal groups
- Gifts to organizations that qualify for tax exemption for religious purposes
- Goodwill advertising
- Fundraising events
- Subscription fees or admission tickets
- Trips or tours
The
Foundation Trustees meet in May and November. The final application
deadlines for 2009 are
February 27th and August 28th. Grants typically
range from $5,000-$10,000.
Mail your proposal to:
Thelma A. Fretz
Exective Director
Teleflex Foundation
155 S. Limerick Road
Limerick, PA 19468
Telephone: 610/948-2853
Applications are not accepted by email or fax.
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