Fox Chase Bank Charitable Fund[1]
Mission:
The mission of the Fox Chase Bank Charitable Fund is to foster growth of the business environment in Southeastern Pennsylvania / Southern New Jersey and improve the quality of life for those who live in these markets. We seek to fulfill our mission by financially supporting non-profit organizations and programs that:
- Encourage business entrepreneurship and economic development;
- Promote financial literacy;
- Support artistic and cultural initiatives that enrich our communities;
- Provide vital human services, access to safe and affordable housing or economic stimulus.
Guidelines:
The Fox Chase Bank Charitable Fund will consider grant requests by organizations meeting the following criteria:
- Organizations and programs that benefit the following seven county area: Pennsylvania Counties: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Chester. New Jersey Counties: Atlantic, Cape May
- Hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code
- Support business entrepreneurship and economic development, financial literacy, arts or cultural initiatives, vital human services, access to safe and affordable housing
- Have clearly defined objectives
- Maintain an active board of directors
- Submit a completed Grant Request Form
- Request a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $20,000 annually
Funding will not be considered for:
- Organizations and programs outside the seven county area defined above
- Individuals
- Religious programs of churches or other parochial organizations
- Political, labor, or fraternal organizations or civic clubs; this includes advocacy, government agency, political entities or candidates, and lobbying organizations
- Municipalities with tax authority
- General operating expense, administrative salaries or advertising costs
- Beauty/talent contests or athletic scholarships
- Requests for less than $1,000 or greater than $20,000 annually
Funding Periods:
Grant Request Form deadlines are : February 1 and August 1 of each year. Forms must be emailed by the applicable deadline to be considered during at the Fund’s semi-annual meeting.
Where to Submit:
Please complete, scan, and e-mail your application to the Fox Chase Bank Charitable Fund at [email protected]
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