The Phil Hardin Foundation
To increase the number of Mississippi's children ready for Kindergarten.

Requirements:
Applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as “not a private foundation” (that is, a public charity) under Section 509 (a) or a governmental agency. Applicants may not, however, be a “supporting organization” described in section 509(a) (3).
Proposals are to be for the benefit of Mississippians.
Proposals are to be based on current research and best practices. If not available then prior approval to submit proposal must be obtained.
Proposals are to be no longer than 3 pages in length and may include 3 additional pages of supporting documents in addition to:

1. IRS tax exempt determination letter
2. List of board members, affiliations and contact information
3. Most recent audited financial statement
4. Copy of operating budget
5. Detailed project budget for which you are requesting funding
6. List of past and present funders
7. Funders for project proposal
8. Most recent 990

Format:

Organization Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Contact Person
Website Address
Application Written By
Fiscal Year
Amount Requested from the Phil Hardin Foundation
Other Funding Sources – declined, received, pending

Mission Statement:

Project Summary: (1 or 2 sentences)

Project Details: (include identified need and how it was determined, length of project, actions to be taken, resources, goals). No more than 1 page

Expected Outcomes:

Measurements and Evaluation Process:

Date Report will be Filed with PHF: (A report of the outcomes including demonstrated goals attained, challenges, and any changes in design from original proposal are to be included and sent to the Phil Hardin Foundation). However, any changes to the original proposal are to be discussed with the Phil Hardin Foundation prior to making any changes.

Proposals are to be double spaced. Please do not staple or bind. We will not accept videotapes, faxed or emailed proposals.

Submit all proposals to:

                        Rebecca Combs
                        Executive Director
                        Phil Hardin Foundation
                        1921 24th Avenue
                        Meridian, MS 39301