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)

GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Each applicant should submit an original proposal and three copies.

A. Cover letter (two page maximum).

B. Proposal fact sheet (2-page maximum please, available from the Foundation or from this web site.)

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 which 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:

1. The Foundation will acknowledge receipt of proposals. The Contributions Committee meets monthly and will affirm the approval, denial, or request for more information within two months.  Meetings are not help in the months of July and December.

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.