The Board meets the week of July 20th for an annual meeting each year. Other meetings are scheduled as needed throughout the year. A call to the office will provide other meeting dates. (325-703-6669)
The Foundation usually provides a total grant amount of one half Million Dollars each year. At the time of this publishing date, no one nonprofit has received this amount for one single request.
Individuals are not usually considered a 501(c)(3) by the IRS, and to receive a Grant from this Foundation, an applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
Only if the project is to serve the community. The Foundation does not award grants for church needs. Examples: Church playgrounds, new carpet, or staff are not considered. Reading programs for schools, food for food pantries, etc. are considered.
Definitely! The foundation provides grants under Mrs. Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard’s will and feels that it is a privilege to honor Mrs. Bunyard’s wishes. If a nonprofit asks for $6,000 to provide tutors for special needs children and it is granted, the money must be used for the tutors only.