Sarah Ralston Foundation Grants for General Operating Support

Sarah Ralston Foundation Grants for General Operating Support is sponsored by Sarah Ralston Foundation. The Sarah Ralston Foundation awards grant funding to qualified nonprofits who serve vulnerable, underserved older adults in Philadelphia.

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• Organizations, including newly established organizations, of the following types: 501(c)3 public charities, fiscally sponsored organizations or programs, supporting organizations, other 501(c) organizations (within legal limits).

• Organizations where older adults can receive support through adult day programs, behavioral & mental health services, care coordination services, caregiver support services, digital literacy services, food security services, homelessness support services, home maintenance services, housing services, information & resource services, legal services, senior center programs, transportation services, or other services that allow older adults to thrive in their home & community.

• The Foundation provides general operating support to organizations with less than a $5 million operating budget. I have read and understand the listed eligibility requirements. Please provide a name for this Grant Request using the following as a guide: [Fiscal Year for which General Operating Support is being sought] + “General Operating Support” e.g. 2026 General Operating Support.

Organization History & Mission:* Please provide a brief history of the organization including the mission statement if your organization has not previously applied and received support from The Sarah Ralston Foundation. What is your organization doing to explicitly address equity? Please include perspective from both your Board and staff leadership.

How many staff does your organization employ on a full-time and part-time basis? Number of Full-Time Staff:* Number of Part-Time Staff:* Staff Demographics (OPTIONAL) Please provide demographic information about your organization’s staff members who self-identify as part of an underrepresented population (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age)? This field is optional, but encouraged.

SRF collects demographic information for internal aggregated data analysis. The demographic data collected are confidential and not used for consideration of funding of individuals awards. Restriction Request (OPTIONAL): If your organization serves less than 50% older adults we recommend requesting a restriction to a particular program that serves >50% older adults.

Number of Clients Served: What is the total number of unique individual clients served annually? What percentage of clients served are 60+? Primarily Serves Clients From:* Please select all that apply.

Description of Population Served:* Please describe the older adult population your programs serve (community characteristics – e.g. socioeconomic, demographic, age range). Organization’s Programs Primarily Focus On:* Please select all that apply.

Behavioral & Mental Health Services Care Coordination Services Caregiver Support Services Digital Literacy Services Homelessness Support Services Hygiene, Clothing, or Other Basic Needs Services Information & Resource Services Other Services that Allow Older Adults to Thrive in their Home & Community Description of Organization’s Programs:* Please provide a brief description of your organization’s programs.

If you are requesting restricted funding, include details about the specific program for which funding is requested. You may also upload any relevant program materials below. Character Limit: 5000 | File Size Limit: 5 MB Intended Impact of the Organization’s Programs:* What is the intended impact of your organization’s programs?

Organization’s Fiscal Start Date:* Grant Amount Request (Single Year):* Please provide the organization’s 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter. If you are a fiscally sponsored organization or a supporting organization, please include the letter for your fiscal sponsor or your supported organization. Please provide a budget (in any format) for the organization’s fiscal year relative to the period for which support is being requested.

The organization budget may include a narrative detailing program (for which support is being sought) expenses (administration and program), and revenue (philanthropy, earned revenue, government support and other sources). If you are requesting a restriction, please also include that program’s budget. Please provide audited or reviewed financials for the last complete fiscal year.

If the organization does not perform an audit or a review, please provide accountant prepared financials including a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet for the last complete fiscal year. *Please contact Heather Finnegan ( hfinnegan@sarahralstonfoundation. org ) if you have any questions.

The General Operating Support Committee reviews grant proposals once each year. Proposals are due on or before April 1st. Click HERE to start your application