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Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Kirkpatrick Family Fund support?
The Kirkpatrick Family Fund offers three main types of support:
- Project Support: These grants are restricted to a specific program or project that provides direct benefit to the organization's constituents over a period of time to achieve measurable results. Project support grants may be used to pay for all costs directly related to the operation of the project. Project support grants cannot be used for general administration of the organization.
- General Operating Support: This type of support is generally awarded for activities that strengthen an organization, helping the group to better achieve its mission. General Operating Support may include expansion of services, infrastructure improvement, organizational assessment, strategic planning, board/staff development, and so on. This funding is unrestricted and an organization may use the funds in any way that supports its mission.
- Endowment Matching Support: This grant category supports the organization’s efforts to build a Charitable Organization Endowment Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The purpose of this program is to build a sustainable source of revenue for the organization by engaging a broad base of donors interested in supporting the organization’s mission and program goals.
How do I submit my application?
The Kirkpatrick Family Fund has converted to an online grant application process. You must contact the Kirkpatrick Family Fund via e-mail to request an application form and password. A member of the staff will call to discuss your proposal. When you prepare your email be sure to include all of the following information in your message:
Name of organization:
Contact person (someone available weekdays during regular business hours):
Daytime phone number of contact person:
Grant category your organization is considering:
Deadline date you would like to make the submission:
How much can my organization apply for?
Our median grant amount is approximately $10,000. Organizations new to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund frequently receive smaller awards. We occasionally make larger grants to organizations that are closely aligned with our strategic goals.
What happens after I submit my application?
Receipt of your submitted application will be confirmed via email. You will receive written notification regarding the status of your application approximately eight-twelve weeks after the deadline.
What if I miss the deadline?
Due to the large volume of applications received by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, we regret that we cannot accept late applications. Our online grants program will only allow submissions through midnight the date of the deadline, applications saved In Progress will not be processed.
My group doesn't have tax-exempt status. Can I still apply?
Groups that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are not eligible to receive funding. Some exceptions are made for units of Government carrying out a project that is aligned with our strategic goals.
May I receive assistance with my application?
All organizations interested in submitting a grant request are strongly encouraged to contact the Kirkpatrick Family Fund two to three months prior to the application deadline. This allows time to discuss the organizations goals, provide guidance and any needed technical assistance in developing the grant.
