Types of Grants
The Bennett Family Foundation considers the type of grant on a case-by-case basis. We have a preference for project grants, placing lower emphasis on general support grants applied to routine operating expenses. The Foundation will consider grants to capital campaigns for projects that address needs in the broad areas of health and social services.
Projects may be funded for more than one year but not to exceed three years. In most cases, preference will be given to small local projects over national programs.
Restrictions
Funding generally will not be provided to:
individuals or non-501(c)(3) organizations
educational institutions for their general operating funds or endowments
cities, counties or other governmental agencies
organizations engaged primarily in public policy or political advocacy
national organizations or their local affiliates, except programs developed at the local level
application to budget deficits, debt reduction, fundraising or recognition events
scholarships
The Bennett Family Foundation makes its grants directly to organizations providing services, rather than through United Way or community foundations.
Absolutely no funding will be given to organizations which discriminate, either in hiring or in populations served, based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual preference, or physical or mental ability.