2018 GRANT GUIDELINES & CRITERIA - Wilton
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2018 GRANT GUIDELINES & CRITERIA
Thank you for your interest in Wilton Brands Helping Hands! We understand and appreciate the time
and effort necessary to develop a funding proposal. Our application process has been designed to be as
simple as possible. Please use the following self-assessment information to assist you in determining
whether or not your program or organization meets Wilton Brands Helping Hands’ basic eligibility
requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by March 16, 2018 to be
considered for a grant in 2018. The committee will review all 2018 applications and perform a one-time
vote to award grants in July of 2018. Any applications submitted after the above deadline will be held
for voting in 2019.
Please also note that first-time grant applicants are limited to a maximum of a $5,000 grant and
subsequent grants are limited to a $7,500 maximum.
Grant Submission Requirements
Your organization must:
• Operate as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service and
have been doing so for a minimum of 36 months;
• Maintain a non-discrimination policy: open to all people, without regard to sex, race, age color,
religious beliefs, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, physical/mental disabilities, veteran or
military status (including unfavorable discharge from military service), pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any classifications protected by applicable
law.
Wilton Brands Helping Hands
535 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 810-2246 helpinghands@wilton.comRestrictions
Wilton Brands Helping Hands will not fund certain types of organizations and/or programs. Please
review the following prior to moving on to the application process.
Contributions are not provided to:
• Fundraising events such as galas, charity balls, or similar events;
• Individuals;
• Public or private schools;
• Capital campaigns;
• Political activities such as election campaigns, issue endorsements or legislation reform;
• Trips, travel, cultural exchange programs or athletic sponsorships; and
• Requests to support trade or vendor activities.
Length of Grants
All grants are for one year and are not automatically renewable.
Method of Application Submission
If your program meets our eligibility requirements, your organization may apply for funding by mailing
or e-mailing the application and all requested materials to:
Wilton Brands Helping Hands
535 E. Diehl Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
Helpinghands@wilton.com
If you have any questions about the application process, please call us at (630) 810-2246.
Wilton Brands Helping Hands
535 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 810-2246 helpinghands@wilton.com2018 Grant Application
Prior to completing this application, please be sure that you have read the Wilton Brands Community Fund
Guidelines and Criteria. You must use this application, and incomplete submissions will not be processed. You may
use additional pages if necessary to complete the application.
1. Legal name of organization, address, name of executive director and Web site address (if any):
2. IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit for at least three years? (Check one) YES NO
3. Federal Tax ID Number __________________ (must also include IRS letter; see “Attachments”)
4. Contact person’s name and title: ____________________________________________
Phone: ______________ FAX: ______________ E-mail: ___________________________
5. AMOUNT REQUESTED: $__________________________
Note: First-time grant applicants are limited to a maximum of $5,000 and subsequent grants are
limited to a maximum of $7,500.
6. How did you find out about Wilton Brands Helping Hands? (Check one)
Employee referral
Name of employee: ______________________________________
Wilton.com website
Other
Please explain: ____________________________________________
7. State your organization’s mission:
Wilton Brands Helping Hands
535 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 810-2246 helpinghands@wilton.com8. Please provide information on the specific services you provide to the community, including who
you serve, where you serve, and needs addressed through your organization?
9. Does your organization have a policy that prohibits discrimination in employment activities and
community services provided based on sex, race, age, color, religious beliefs, marital status,
citizenship status, national origin, ethnicity, physical/mental disabilities, veteran or military status
(including unfavorable discharge from military service), pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, or any other classifications protected by applicable law? Please
provide or explain.
10. Please provide a description of the grant request, including specifics on how your organization
intends to apply it.
11. What is the specific focus area this grant request addresses?
12. List the proposal’s targeted population and geographic communities. Please also include the
number of individuals it is anticipated will be served by this program.
13. From where are your grant recipients referred (i.e., how do those you serve find out about you)?
14. Would your organization provide opportunities for Wilton Brands associates to participate
through volunteer efforts or other community services? Please explain.
15. Total number of staff: Full-time _____ Part-time _____
Wilton Brands Helping Hands
535 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 810-2246 helpinghands@wilton.com16. Annual program budget: ___________________________
Please attach a detailed program budget with the application.
17. Annual agency budget: ____________________________
18. Please list your three largest annual sources of funding and amounts?
19. List any previous support from Wilton Brands LLC in the last three years.
Note: In order to ensure that agencies have used funding as directed, a detailed summary of how the most
recent grant was spent must be supplied with this application if reapplying for funds.
20. Please attach an electronic file of your agency’s logo in a high-resolution, print-ready format (.jpg,
.gif, .psd, .eps, .tif, .png, .ai or .bmp).
Logos will be used by Wilton Brands Helping Hands in materials to assist with fundraising among Wilton
Brands LLC employees and for other communications purposes. Acceptance of a donation from Wilton Brands
Helping Hands shall be deemed to provide Wilton Brands LLC with the right to use your agency logo in these
materials without approval and free of charge.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Deliver completed application package to:
Wilton Brands Helping Hands
535 E. Diehl Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
or
Helpinghands@wilton.com
Wilton Brands Helping Hands
535 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 810-2246 helpinghands@wilton.comI hereby certify that I have read and that this application adheres to the Guidelines and Criteria of
Wilton Brands Helping Hands. Moreover, I understand that any application for a renewal of funding
must be accompanied by an accounting of how previous grant funds were spent. I further certify that
the information contained herein is accurate.
Signature of organization’s Executive Director or CEO Date
IMPORTANT – REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
In addition to the requested information above, all of the following must accompany the proposal:
1. IRS letter confirming 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status;
2. List of current Board of Directors and key executive staff;
3. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement or Policy; and,
4. Financial information:
• Total Board-approved organizational budget for the fiscal year, including administrative and
employee compensation costs; and
• Most recent independent audit or account review cover letter.
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