Letter of Inquiry

Become Foundation Funded

The Joanie Bernard Foundation supports groups, organizations and projects that advance its vision of life and love for every cat. Those committed to its mission—creating a no-kill nation for cats—are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry. For funding consideration, please read through the minimum eligibility requirements below.

To be eligible for funding consideration, an organization must:

Have a sincere interest in serving feline welfare
Be a 501(c)(3) organization
Submit a current IRS Form 990
Have annual revenue above $200,000 or total assets of $500,000 or more
Be located within 100 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio
Have a physical location and agree to an on-site visit

Organization Information

Applicant Organization:

Mailing Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

County:

Website:

Executive Director:

Email Address:

Project Director (if different):

Email Address:

Title (if different):

Tax Status (Check One)

501(c)(3):

Yes No

Legal name per IRS Determination:

Tax ID#:

Date of IRS Letter:

Organization’s Mission

Brief statement of organization’s objectives and/or activities:

Annual operating budget: $

Audited:

Yes No

Summary of Request

Date of inquiry:

Project/program title:

Total project/program budget: $

Amount requested: $

Timeframe for amount requested: From To

Describe use of funds requested: (i.e. staff costs, consultant fees, materials, etc.):

Project/Program Summary

Summary of project/program (description suitable to be shared with Foundation staff, board and/or donors), 150 words or less: Identify who will be served by this project/program: Provide one or more measurable outcomes you expect to achieve. Be specific: Please list other support you are seeking from foundations/government agencies, as well as any partnerships with other nonprofits on this project:

Comments

Is there any other information the Foundation might need to better understand your request and/or the unique needs of the community that these funds will serve?