Grant Process
Daycroft makes grants to other non-profit 501c3 organizations in the United States that are educating young people in harmony with the teachings of Christian Science. The Board of Trustees makes the majority of funding decisions in January for that calendar year. When there is a specific, unanticipated need, the Board will consider requests at its other quarterly meetings.
Steps in the grant process:
- Submit a letter describing your organization, your specific financial need, and any relevant background information. Your organization’s most recent audited financial statements, most recent 990 tax return, and a copy of your IRS determination letter should accompany your letter. This packet of information must reach the Daycroft office no later than December 31st to be in time for consideration at the Trustees’ January meeting.
- Members of the Board of Trustees review all grant requests and accompanying information before the actual date of the Board meeting. You may be asked to provide additional information.
- In most cases, you will be notified of the Board’s decision concerning your grant request within 2-3 weeks of the January meeting.
- Grant checks are normally sent in May.
- Grant recipients are expected to report back to Daycroft on how the funds have been used. In the case of scholarships and camperhips, Daycroft wants to know how many children and young people have been helped by the grants. Whenever possible, individual campers or students who have benefited from the funds should write directly to the Foundation about their experience.
* If you are applying for a Daycroft Foundation grant for the first time, we urge you to contact the Daycroft office and speak with the Executive Director before applying for a grant. Discussing the potential relationship between Daycroft and an organization is extremely helpful and can save both parties time and effort.
