Grant Program

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• Grant Application (Microsoft Word Form)
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  This document is a Microsoft Word form to be completed electronically. Complete all fields and print the completed form. Attach all required documentation as indicated, and don't forget to sign the form. Please print and return all completed forms to: Mary E. Bivins Foundation, PO Box 1727, Amarillo, Texas 79105-1727, (806) 379-9400

Grantmaking Policies

The Mary E. Bivins Foundation distributes funds in the form of grants for charitable purposes that address the specific nonrecurring needs of qualified nonprofit organizations committed to improving and enriching the quality of life in the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle and to aid and assist worthy Christian religious undertakings that address critical community needs. Preference is given to purposes that assist in furthering the Foundation’s primary philanthropic objective of eldercare. To be eligible for funding the applicant organization must:

• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as defined in Section 509(a)(1) or Section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Individuals are not eligible applicants.
• Be classified as a political subdivision of the State of Texas and exempt from taxation as an organization described in Internal Revenue Code sections 170(b)(1)(A)(v) and 170(c)(1).
• Use grant funds within and for the benefit of the residents and communities of the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

In general, the Foundation does not grant funds for the purposes of:

• Reduction of an operating deficit.
• National, state or local fundraising activities such as annual campaigns, courtesy advertising, benefit tickets, special events, and telephone solicitations.
• Travel, tours, trips.
• Capital campaigns of area churches for building and facility projects.

In general, the Foundation is less likely to support the following activities and views them as a low priority:

• Annual operating expenses of organizations.
• Conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia, etc.
• Organizations located outside the 26-county area even though project efforts may benefit Panhandle residents and communities.

The Foundation does not grant funds for the purposes of:

• Political lobbying or legislative activities.

In general, the Foundation will not consider a grant which requests less than $2,500.

If you have questions or need further information, please contact us.

301 S. Polk, Suite 860, PO Box 1727, Amarillo,Texas 79105-1727
(806) 379-9400, fax (806) 379-9404
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