Guidelines For Funding
East 91st Street Christian Church Foundation is a not-for-profit Private Foundation. It is a Public Benefit Corporation formed under Indiana law. The Foundation does not provide funding for [...]
If we have received a grant, will we be able to receive funding in subsequent years?
Yes, although you will have to reapply. A previous grant is not a guarantee of future funding.
Do you support multi-year grants?
Occasionally, but not very often.
What is the average grant size?
Our grants generally are $5,000, although we do make smaller and larger grants.
Should I request an in-person meeting with East 91st Foundation Directors?
We generally do not meet with applicants until a proposal has been invited or because a Director has requested a meeting. Speaking with East 91st Foundation before the LOI or proposal submission [...]
If I am a returning grantee, do I need to submit another LOI?
If you received funding the previous year, it is not required, although you are welcome to send us an update. If you received funding more than one year ago, you will need to begin the LOI [...]
What is the difference between a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and a Full Proposal?
A Letter of Inquiry is a brief introduction to your organization and is used as a tool to help the Fund select which organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal. An LOI does not need [...]