Booth Ferris Foundation K-12 Education Grant

Booth Ferris Foundation K-12 Education Grant is sponsored by Booth Ferris Foundation. Grants focusing on improving K-12 education in New York City, supporting capacity-building initiatives for organizations with annual budgets over $1 million.

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Security and Resiliency Initiative Information About the Trust and Grant Program The Booth Ferris Foundation was established in 1957 under the wills of Willis H. Booth and his wife, Chancie Ferris Booth. Since that time, over $425 million has been contributed from the Foundation to worthy organizations for a variety of charitable purposes.

Grants are made to charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are not classified as private foundations. Grants may be single-year or multi-year commitments, and typically range from $50,000 – $200,000 per year. In 2024 more than $10.

5 million was distributed through 95 grants. Requests for conversations prior to proposal submission will be considered on a case-by-case basis between October 15 and November 15. Staff will follow-up for additional interviews, as needed, during the proposal review period.

– JPMorgan Chase Bank N. A. , Trustee Parks and outdoor spaces, and Strengthening the nonprofit sector.

Organizations applying under Arts and Culture, Parks, and Strengthening New York must be located in NYC. Those applying under Higher Education must be based in New York State. National education organizations must have leadership and a governance structure in New York City demonstrating a major and priority footprint for the organization.

General Eligibility and Restrictions: Organizations must have maintained an annual operating budget of over $1 million for at least three years, excluding in-kind contributions. If your budget declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the appropriate program officer for guidance.

Organizations must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as public charities and tax-exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. A minimum of 3 years must elapse between grant awards, including the last year funds were allocated. For example, if an organization received a two-year grants in 2024, they cannot reapply until February 2028.

No grants are made to individuals or private foundations or for loans. The Foundation generally will not fund: Ongoing general operating support or program costs; projects restricted to an organization’s membership; benefit events, galas or similar fundraising activities; scholarships, fellowships, unrestricted endowments, individual research efforts; grant requests exceeding the organization’s total budget.

Organizations whose primary work is conducted outside of the U.S., to individuals, to federated campaigns, or to work with specific diseases. The annual application deadline is February 1. If February 1 falls on a weekend, applications are due the next business day.

All applications are reviewed in the spring, with announcements made and grants awarded by the end of July each year. Due to the volume of applicants, we do not offer feedback on declined proposals. Reports are required annually and should include a narrative (no more than two pages) on how the funds were spent, along with the corresponding project budget.

JPMorgan Chase Relationship: Arts and Culture (including parks and open space) The Foundation supports arts and culture organizations, including parks and open spaces, located in New York City and working directly to enhance the vibrancy and cultural richness of New York City. Support is available for organizational capacity building with limited support for capital projects.

The Foundation does not provide general operating support or support for ongoing programs or activities. Priority organizations will meet the following criteria: Demonstrate standards of artistic excellence. Engage significant numbers of NYC residents and reach a diverse audience and constituency base.

Demonstrate a proven record of success in achieving measurable outcomes. Organizations must maintain a strong track record of fiscal health, demonstrated through sound financial planning and robust funding from diverse sources. We understand that some organizations may experience financial challenges or fluctuations.

If your organization has faced a difficult period but is moving towards a more stable financial position, possibly due to this grant, please provide context and details in your application. We are committed to supporting organizations on a path to financial stability. The following requests will receive priority: Requests that clearly demonstrate the increase in capacity that will result from a successful project.

Requests that lay out a plan for sustainability beyond the funding period. Requests that come at a period of transformative organizational growth or at a critical juncture in the organization’s life cycle. Requests that lay out clear benchmarks for success and a plan for measuring project outcomes.

For capital requests, projects for which more than 50% of funds have been raised. Priority will be given to smaller-scale projects and discrete capital requests.

Early Childhood and K-12 Education: The Early Childhood and K-12 Education Program provides capacity building support for organizations working directly with or on behalf of schools in the New York City public school system or working to advance early childhood education in New York City. Organizations must maintain an annual budget over $1 million.

The following requests will not be considered: Requests from or on behalf of individual schools or private and/or independent schools, Requests for activities outside of New York City, Requests for general support. The Higher Education Program of the Booth Ferris Foundation provides capacity building support for institutions of higher education in the State of New York. Organizations must maintain an annual budget over $1 million.

The following requests will not be considered: Arts-related facilities or initiatives (the Booth Ferris Foundation directs all arts giving through the Arts and Culture Program in New York City), Requests for general support. 1) Organizations which build the capacity and infrastructure of New York City’s nonprofit sector and work to address issues of systemic inequity.

Support is available for an organization’s own capacity building or for its capacity building activities on behalf of the field. Eligible organizations include: a. Organizations providing capacity building, management or technical assistance to nonprofits in New York City, b.

Organizations engaged in advocacy or public policy work on behalf of underserved communities in New York City, and c. Organizations supporting and working on behalf of membership agencies or a network of nonprofits 2) Organizations working directly to build vibrant communities and to promote equity for underserved populations in New York City. Support is available for capacity building.

Priority organizations will demonstrate a record of strong outcomes in NYC and/or deep impact in the communities they serve. Capacity-Building Guidelines The Foundation views capacity building as a one-time investment to help an organization increase efficiency and effectiveness. Typically, funds support new expenses, which may become ongoing depending on the project.

Requests should cover expenses that an organization would otherwise need to dip into reserve funds or fundraise for. Capacity-building should support the nonprofit’s infrastructure and long-term sustainability, enabling greater performance and impact. Notably, the Foundation does not consider organizational growth or scale a requirement for a successful capacity-building project.

The Foundation will consider up to three years of support for competitive projects. Given that our capacity-building grants are short-term, organizations should demonstrate why the project is a priority now, how they are ready to achieve the project’s goals, and what capacity will be built upon successful completion.

Strong proposals will clearly articulate intended goals, a process for measuring outcomes, and describe the capacity that will be built. Proposals resulting in new ongoing costs that must be absorbed into an organization’s budget, should indicate how the project will be sustained once Foundation funds expire.

Examples of capacity-building activities supported by the Foundation include: A discrete infrastructure project that improves efficiency or outcomes. Example 1: A social services nonprofit needs new financial systems as they begin to receive larger government contracts. Example 2: An education organization transitions to a single database to improve data management and impact.

Projects that adapt or enhance the business model or service offering. Example 1: An arts organization hires a Rentals Manager to support space rentals, generating consistent revenue. Example 2: A social services organization hires a Director of Mental Health to coordinate clinical staff and improve care quality.

Examples of less competitive projects: Development staff. The Foundation generally does not find additional development staff compelling, with limited exceptions. Competitive proposals must demonstrate the additional capacity created by the new position.

Requests for additional staff in well-staffed departments are also often less competitive. Consultants. While consultants can be valuable, an organization must be able to justify the related costs.

Requests to engage consultants are considered on a case-by-case basis. Special care should be given to underscore how a consultant was determined to be the most pressing investment and how the results of the consultant’s engagement will be implemented and/or sustained. Using our application portal, you will be required to upload the following information: 1.

Proposal (maximum of three pages, 12 pt font, normal margins) including: a. Brief overview of the organization (primary goals, needs or problems addressed, population served). Keep this short and capture key elements of who your organization serves and its role in the nonprofit and/or NYC ecosystem.

b. Description of the project for which you are seeking support: i. Statement of purpose and the needs being addressed by the project – why is this capacity-building project critical now?

ii. Description of the capacity that will be built/manifested with the project. iii.

Population served and how they will benefit (staff, people served, or both). iv. Project timeline/anticipated duration .

How is the organization prepared to take on the project now? What conditions make this project successful at this time? v.

Sustainability Plan for after foundation funds expire. 2. Organization chart with names, roles, and any vacant/or interim positions.

a. Show the full costs of the project. Include other potential, committed, or requested sources of support.

Clearly indicate the request to Booth Ferris and specify which expenses the Foundation would support. b. Applications without a project budget, separate from the organizational budget, will not be considered.

4. Current fiscal year organizational budget 5. List of foundation and corporate supporters a.

Include funders for the current fiscal year and most recently completed fiscal year. b. Include foundation and corporation names and amounts (kept confidential).

c. Label as confirmed, pledged, or prospect where appropriate. 6.

Most recently completed audited financial statement. If none, include your most recent Form 990. a.

Include professional affiliations (employer) and length of board service PLEASE NOTE: All applications to the Booth Ferris Foundation must be submitted online. Total contributions in 2025: $10,557,844 Arts and Culture (including parks and open space) Abraham. in.

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