The Foundation will not consider unsolicited requests for funding for programs other than those that are directed at improving the literacy and emotional well being of children from birth through the early elementary school years. The Foundation’s grant making activities are concentrated in the New York City metropolitan area and southeastern Massachusetts, as described on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

The Foundation does not provide grants

• to endowments or annual appeals;
• for pure medical research;
• for capital improvements other than in connection with the implementation of a specific program being supported;
• to individuals;
• to support events or outings.

Grants will be made only to qualified tax exempt organizations.

The Foundation will not consider a request for a multi-year grant from an applicant that has not previously been funded by the Foundation. After review of a grantee’s written report regarding a supported program, the Foundation may consider a request for additional funding. Normally a multiple year grant will be limited to three consecutive years.

An organization which has received funding for three consecutive years must refrain for a period of two years from submitting an unsolicited request for new funding.

From time to time the Foundation may choose to make grants that do not meet the Foundation’s usual criteria for consideration. Such grants will be made at the sole discretion of the Trustees and need not be subject to the Foundation’s standard application procedure.