The June & Julian Foss Foundation aims to foster change in young people's lives, guiding them to become healthy, responsible adults. Established in 1997 by the descendants of June & Julian Foss, its mission emphasizes promoting philanthropy within the family and supporting societal values like family love, respect for diversity, intolerance of bigotry, generosity, integrity, self-reliance, self-esteem, spirituality, and a good sense of humor. The foundation particularly values programs that encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of curiosity and wonder in children and youth.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THIS APPLICATION IS A QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH INCLUDES A SERIES OF QUESTIONS REGARDING THE NON-PROFIT MAKING THE GRANT REQUEST SUCH AS ITS SIZE, HISTORY, BUDGET AND LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SPECIFIC PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS BEING REQUESTED, ITS BUDGET, COMMUNITY SERVED AND STAFF INVOLVED.
Deadline
APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED APRIL 1ST THROUGH MAY 31ST.
Restrictions
ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK WITH AND SUPPORT A BROAD DEFINITION OF AT RISK YOUTH WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION. THE APPLICANT MUST BE LOCATED OR PROVIDE SERVICES IN OR NEAR THE FOLLOWING CITIES: - TACOMA AND SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - PORTLAND, OREGON - SAN FRANCISCO, BERKELEY, SAN MATEO, AND CASTRO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - PHOENIX, ARIZONA (PHOENIX METRO AREA, GILBERT, CHANDLER, TEMPE, MESA, QUEEN CREEK, AND APACHE JUNCTION) - MIAMI, FLORIDA AS PART OF OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND LEARN ABOUT PHILANTHROPY WITHIN OUR FAMILY; WE REQUIRE THAT A SITE VISIT BE DONE TO SEE AND LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS TO BE USED. REQUESTS FOR THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CONSIDERED: - NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ENDOWMENTS - FUNDRAISING OR RECOGNITION EVENT - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS - LOCAL AFFILIATES OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (UNLESS THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND IS SPECIFIC TO LOCAL NEEDS) - INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS - REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS