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Panera Bread Foundation Grant is sponsored by Panera Bread Foundation Inc.. The Panera Bread Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on empowering underserved, at-risk youth aged 10-18.
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Panera Bread Foundation, I nc | 2024 – 2025 Grant Progra m > Panera Bread Foundation, Inc. | IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit |EIN :43 -1950869 > Grant Application . Foundation Website . Foundation Email .
# 2024 – 2025 GRANT PROGRAM The PANERA BREAD FOUNDATION envisions a world in which young people can unlock their full potential and dare to dream — a world in which opportunity and economic mobility are accessible and equitable for all. Through our program, we award grant funding to 501(c)(3) non -profit organizations who invest in underserved and at -risk children and youth to become leaders in their communities .
We fund programs focused on providing opportuni ties for youth to grow as leaders and gain access to education and career advancement. ## GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Apply Online: https://panerafoundation. versaic.
com/login Application Closes: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 10:00pm CST Grant Funding Options: $25,000 ; $50,000 ; $75,000; $100,000 Funding Distribution : Awarded organizations will receiv e a check early 2025 . ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS ▪ IRS 501(c)(3) non -profit for at least 12 months. ▪ Rated on Charity Navigator or GuideStar.
▪ Located in an area of a U.S. Panera Bread cafe. ▪ Align ment with the Panera Bread Foundation ’s mission and vi sion. ▪ Children and youth ages 10 -18.
▪ Students a t-risk, underserved, low -income, or historically underrepresented . ▪ Predominately black, indigenous, or students of color. ▪ New, expanding, or continuing programs ▪ Col lege and career readiness post -gradu ation ▪ Learning hard and soft skills ▪ Mentorship to build hea lthy relationships ▪ Youth le adership development ▪ Schools , religious and faith -based organization s, municipalities, individuals.
▪ Political organizations. ▪ One -time events, fundraising events, catering donations. ▪ Unlawful or discriminatory practices.
Panera Bread Foundation, I nc | 2024 – 2025 Grant Progra m > Panera Bread Foundation, Inc. | IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit |EIN :43 -1950869 > Grant Application . Foundation Website . Foundation Email .
## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ ’S) 1. Which Panera cafe should I choose if our organization has multiple locations? ▪ Use the zip code f or your main location or your largest site .
2. What schools do not qualify? ▪ Public schools, reli gious -based schools, col leges and universities.
3. Do fiscally sponsored organizations qualify ? 4.
Can national organizations and their cha pt ers apply for a grant? ▪ Yes. Both the national organization and individual ch ap ter s are eligible to apply.
5. Can our organization submit more than 1 application ? ▪ No. Please complete only 1 application per organization.
6. What should I do when o ur organization ’s 990 exceeds the attachment size? ▪ If your 990 is available online, please provide a link to your 990 in a doc ument.
▪ If your 990 is not available online, we recommend compressing the PDF to upload. 7. What is our organization ’s annual o perat ing budget?
▪ Your organizat ion ’s expected revenues and expenses over 12 months. 8. Is our organization eligible to ap ply if we have applied before and/or received grant funding in ▪ Yes, we welcome both prior applicants and recipients to submit a new application for this 9.
Can we meet with your team before, during, or after we apply ? ▪ Re gretfully, no . Our team will reach out via email if we are seeking more information .
10. Can we review a list of the organizations and programs previously awar ded for grant fund ing ? ▪ Yes.
Linked below are prior Press R eleases containing this information. 2024 Grant Awards | 2023 Grant Awards | 2022 Grant Awards 11. Does the Panera Bread Foundation support hunger -relief organizations ?
▪ No, the Foundation has different philanthropic goals than the Panera Bread co rporation. The Panera Bread Foundation supports organizations aligned with our vision and mission. 12.
When can we expect a response to our grant application ? ▪ All organizations wil l receive a response no l ater than the end of Jan uary 2025. To check the status of your application and view prior emails se nt to your organization, login to
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