Grant Requirements

COUNTIES WE SERVE: Kendall · Bandera · Gillespie · Kerr · Blanco · Comal · Bexar

REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

We consider applications from various 501c3 charities. If your organization would like to apply, please carefully and thoroughly read our requirements.

1. Financial Documentation:

○ Form 990: Please provide a copy of your organization’s most recent IRS Form 990.

○ Financial Statements: We need either a Statement of Activity or the financial statements from the previous year.

2. Prohibited Funding Requests:

○ Please ensure that any funding requests do not include endowment funding, debt reduction, operational deficits, grants to individuals, political activities, grants with non-human recipients, or support for labor and fraternal organizations.

3. Geographic Scope:

○ Confirm that all funds will be utilized within the seven counties served by Boerne 100: Kendall, Bandera, Bexar, Gillespie, Comal, Blanco, and Kerr.

4. Non-Discriminatory Practices:

○ Your organization should not require belief in or participation in activities of a specific faith, denomination, or religion as a condition to benefit from or receive services.

5. Application Review:

○ Please be aware that the Boerne 100 board reserves the right to deny any application submitted.

6. No Solicitation:

○ We request that there be no solicitation of Boerne 100 members.

7. Post-Grant Meeting:

○ Commit to attending a subsequent meeting to update Boerne 100 members on how the funds were utilized.

REGARDING APPLICATION TIMELINES, MEMBER SOLICITATION & DISCLOSURES

  1. If organization is chosen as the grant recipient, the organization will be required to wait 24 months before re-applying for funds again.

  2. If organization is not chosen as the grant recipient, the organization will be required to wait 12 months before re-applying for funds again.

  3. ANY solicitation of members is strictly prohibited.

  4. Presentation given must be done so by an organizational representative and follow all guidelines listed on Charitable Presentation Guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS

  1. Applicant agrees to a site visit if requested by the leadership team.

  2. Applicant agrees to be photographed and included in all media representations that Boerne100 may participate in.

  3. Applicant agrees to be present at the subsequent meeting to provide an update on the use of the donated funds and impact to the community.

  4. Agrees and understands that although the goal is $10,000 and the leadership team will work very hard to deliver the full amount of the goal, due to numerous different reasons the full award may be less or more depending on circumstances beyond the boards control.

Next Steps

Meet all of the requirements above?

Reach out to our charity liaison to inquire about how to apply for our quarterly grant.