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Guidelines

The following documents listed in the guidelines are required for each proposal submitted to The Trull Foundation for consideration. Proposals that are submitted without the requested information will not be considered.

 

PLEASE MAIL THE COMPLETED PROPOSAL TO:

THE TRULL FOUNDATION

404 Fourth Street

Palacios, Texas  77465


(Questions about proposals and grants will be answered Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at (361) 972-5241)

 

MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES: In 2012, The Trull Foundation Grants Committee will meet six times during the year in January, March, May, July, September and November.  Please mail your proposal so that it arrives at the Foundation two weeks prior to the beginning of the meeting month in which you would like your grant proposal to be considered:

December 15th for January 2012 meeting
February 15th for March 2012 meeting
April 15th for May 2012 meeting
June 15th for July 2012 meeting
August 15th for September 2012 meeting
October 15th for November 2012 meeting

 

GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Each applicant should submit an original proposal and three copies.

A.  Proposal fact sheet (2-page maximum please, available from the Foundation from this website).

B.  Request letter (2-page maximum)

C.  Current Agency operating budget (1-3 pages), including sources of income.

D.  Project budget (one page) if different from operating budget.

E.  IRS information:

1.  Funds are granted to organizations with a current USA Internal Revenue 501(c)(3) document or to:

  • departments, agencies, and other services operated within federal, state or local government agencies, and
  • institutions and agencies affiliated with organized religions and religious bodies.

2.  All subsequent communications concerning exempt status.

3.  If there is any matter that might affect the IRS status to cause the revocation of the exemption, include information about this matter.

F.  Selected additional material or information (limit 5 pages) (optional).

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

  1. The Foundation will acknowledge receipt of proposals and will affirm the approval, denial, or request for more information within the 90 days.
  2. Proposals sent by FAX or email are not accepted.
  3. Please do not place the proposal documents in a folder or binder.
  4. Please do not send plaques or certificates of appreciation.