For homework this week, you will research one of four local philanthropic foundations. Write up a short synopsis of this foundation that includes:

  • The foundation’s mission and history (in 3-5 sentences)
  • Where does their money come from? (private donations, a wealthy family, corporate profits, etc.)
  • Their funding guidelines (what do they fund? What don’t they fund?)
  • Describe one of their grant programs
  • Write up 2 questions about this foundation

I'm going to write about my own foundation which was established in 2014, after the death of my mother. I decided this foundation to help unfortunate kids in my country, my mother was a non educated woman who helped many kids achieved their goals, and some of those kids are now working on their Maters degree. she was a humble, caring, and servant of God who always wanted to see kids earn their degrees. As her daughter, i decided to continue her legacy by building schools in my country Liberia to help out, i'm currently finishing the first school in Liberia. by the grace of God, the school will be open this coming September.
Our Mission is to provide education to the less privilege kids with low cost. We will provide many equipment that will help those who are late in learning to catch up with their fellow classmates.
There will be many activities to keep the students busy during and after school program. examples: computers lab, vocational classes, spot activities etc.
In 2016, we had our first fundraising to helped in completing the building, but unfortunately that didn't happened. This past March 10th, 2018 we had another fundraising to complete the building and buy few equipment's to starts the school this coming September.
1. How can I receive grants to maintain the school?
2. Can other schools help with equipment for the school, without having a (501 c3)?

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  1. Victoria RestlerMarch 27, 2018 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing information about your foundation Tracy! What a fantastic project and way to honor your mother. How have you raised money so far? Does your foundation have a name or promotional materials?

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