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An applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service
Code and not classified as a private foundation under Section 509(a) of the Code.
In selected cases, the Fund might consider support for projects sponsored by governmental entities.
Organizations can also submit applications through a sponsoring organization if the sponsor has
501(c)(3) status, is not a private foundation under 509(a),
and provides written authorization confirming its willingness to act as the fiscal sponsor. |
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For most program areas, be based in or managing significant activities in San Francisco or Alameda County. Within Alameda County, the Fund places the highest priority on projects in Oakland and Berkeley. The Jewish Life program area's geographic focus extends to the broader Bay Area. At present, the Creative Work Fund considers applications from Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Solano counties. |
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Work toward missions and project goals that are
clearly aligned with the Fund's grantmaking priorities. |
As a general rule, the Walter & Elise Haas
Fund does not provide grants:
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To individuals or
to for-profit entities. |
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For general fundraising benefits
and events. |
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For endowment campaigns. Rare exceptions to this
rule may be made for organizations that have a long-standing
relationship to the Fund's legacy or when endowment goals are
incorporated into a larger capital campaign. |
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For the creation of a film or video, or of original
creative art work, except through the Creative Work Fund. |
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For scholarships or fellowships.
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