Letter of Intent

The purpose of this letter of intent is to help us understand whether your project aligns with the Foundation's mission and the board's funding priorities for this period.

It asks about your organization, its mission, the community it serves, and the funding you're seeking. Have this information on hand, then begin when you're ready.

Before you begin, have ready

Your organization's name, mission, and service area
A description of the funding purpose, amount, and timing
Contact details for the person we should follow up with

Before we begin

Your organization

Organization name*

Is the organization tax-exempt under IRC 501(c)(3), or does it operate through a fiscal agent with that status?*

Private foundations are only permitted to fund organizations that are tax-exempt, or that apply through a fiscal sponsor that is.

Yes No

We're unable to accept this letter of intent

As a private foundation, the Zemurray Foundation is only able to fund organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, or those applying through a fiscal sponsor that holds that status.

If your organization's circumstances change, we would welcome an application in the future.

Organization

Tell us more

Website

Organization mission*

In a few sentences, what is your organization's mission?

Contact

Who should we follow up with?

Contact name*

Title

Email*

Phone

Address

Funding Request

What are you seeking funding for?

Funding purpose*

What would this funding be used for, and how much are you requesting?

Funding period

Over what period would this funding be used?

Geographic region served

Additional Information

Anything else we should know?

How did you hear about us?

Referral details

Comments

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Letter received

Thank you for sharing your work with the Zemurray Foundation. Our team will review your letter of intent and follow up if we'd like to invite a full proposal.