The Wish You Well Foundation Grant is sponsored by The Wish You Well Foundation. This grant supports U. S.

non-profit organizations focused on adult literacy, particularly programs that foster adult and family literacy.

Apply for Funding — Wish You Well Foundation The Wish You Well Foundation® appreciates your interest in submitting a funding request. Before you submit your application, please determine whether your proposal fits the Foundation’s mission and review a list of organizations the Foundation has previously funded. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are unsure whether your program is a good fit.

What should a donation request contain? Your request should include the following materials: A completed Donation Request Form Download in Microsoft Word format A proposal breaking out the following details: Your organization’s history, mission, and contact information A description of the program you wish to fund - please include how many people/students you serve annually and on an ongoing basis.

The amount of funding requested and how you will use our funds for your program Your total program/project budget Your total annual organizational budget - break down all salary/payroll amounts for the entire organization: include the number of employees for each category/title in your organizational breakdown.

A copy of your proof of 501(c)(3) status All requests must align with the Foundation’s mission: “Supporting adult and family literacy in the United States by fostering new and promoting existing adult literacy and educational programs. ” When will donations be made? The Wish You Well Foundation makes donations at various times throughout the year.

The Foundation will notify your organization via email within the week of receipt of your proposal and again after the Board of Directors makes its funding decisions. What is the average donation amount given by the Foundation? The Wish You Well Foundation reviews donation requests with various funding needs.

Most requests range from $200 to $10,000. Organizations are reminded to base their requested amount on the program’s unique needs for funding. When and where should a donation request be submitted?

Please mail a hard copy to: 12359 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 360 Are there any restrictions? In general, the Wish You Well Foundation does not fund: Donations to candidates for political office Donations for building or construction projects Donations for debt reduction or capital campaigns Donations for graduate or post-graduate research We fund only organizations in the United States. If awarded, is there any follow-up required?

The Wish You Well Foundation requires organizations that have received funding to submit a follow-up report to the Foundation no later than one year after receipt of funding.

Information should include overall project outcomes and results and any supplemental materials, e.g., event photographs, printed materials, newsletters, etc. Please submit your follow-up report to the following: 12359 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 360 Our work primarily focuses on supporting non-profit organizations in the United States that teach adults the literacy skills they need to communicate, grow, and thrive within their communities; we do not fund youth programs.

Please review the list of previously funded programs on our “ Programs Funded ” page.