Large gift requests of $10,000 and above will be accepted once a year. The application period will open on March 1 and close on March 30. The board will review grants, and awards will be made no later than December 31st. The grant review process may include a site visit.

We believe that nonprofits are best equipped to determine what projects fit best with our focus areas through the grant process. For large gifts, we will fund broadly in the areas of:

• Education/Children
• Food Security
• Health
• Substance Abuse/Mental Health

Grant Request Narrative*

*Required for all requests over $5,000

Please submit a narrative that explains why you would like the Spinks Family Foundation to fund your grant request. It is suggested that your narrative contain the following elements:

• Organizational Background – A brief description of your organization’s mission, strategic goals, history, and impact 
• Project Description:
  • A description of the demonstrated need, goals, target clients, and expected outcomes
  • A description of how your project fits with the focus areas of our foundation 
  • A description of how you will use the funds you are requesting
  • A description of the assets you will apply to your work – not just money but also people, partners, and other assets
  • A description of the expected impact of this project to include how you plan to measure and report your results

In addition to a project narrative, please include the following supporting documents with your request: 

• A project budget
• Your organization’s leadership (including Board of Directors)
• A copy of your organization’s latest 990

Please note the following:

•  All applications for donations must be completed and accompanied by a copy of your 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS, Department of the Treasury.
• Past support of an organization is not a guarantee of future support.
• Organizations are eligible for donations only once per calendar year. 
• Unfortunately, due to limited funds, many worthwhile requests cannot be supported. Please understand that if Spinks Family Foundation cannot support your organization this year, it does not reflect any disapproval of the merits of the organization.

Requests for cash or in-kind donations are accepted on our website on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly by our staff. Awards will be made in March, June, September and December. Must submit a request 8 weeks prior to the event. 

Grant Request Narrative*

*Required for all requests over $5,000

Please submit a narrative that explains why you would like the Spinks Family Foundation to fund your grant request. It is suggested that your narrative contain the following elements:

• Organizational Background – A brief description of your organization’s mission, strategic goals, history, and impact 
• Project Description:
  • A description of the demonstrated need, goals, target clients, and expected outcomes
  • A description of how your project fits with the focus areas of our foundation 
  • A description of how you will use the funds you are requesting
  • A description of the assets you will apply to your work – not just money but also people, partners, and other assets
  • A description of the expected impact of this project to include how you plan to measure and report your results

In addition to a project narrative, please include the following supporting documents with your request: 

• A project budget
• Your organization’s leadership (including Board of Directors)
• A copy of your organization’s latest 990

Please note the following:

•  All applications for donations must be completed and accompanied by a copy of your 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS, Department of the Treasury.
• Past support of an organization is not a guarantee of future support.
• Organizations are eligible for donations only once per calendar year. 
• Unfortunately, due to limited funds, many worthwhile requests cannot be supported. Please understand that if Spinks Family Foundation cannot support your organization this year, it does not reflect any disapproval of the merits of the organization.