The Phil Hardin Foundation
To Improve the Education of Mississippians

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.

The Phil Hardin Foundation meets monthly, therefore proposals are accepted throughout the year, but must be received in our office no less than ten (10) days prior to our meeting which is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Every effort is made to provide a timely decision. However, due to a full agenda not all proposals may be heard in the month they are received. Those proposals will be moved to the following meeting month.

Proposals are to be based on current research and best practices.  If not available, then prior approval to submit proposal must be obtained.

1. IRS tax exempt determination letter
2. List of board members, affiliations and contact information
3. Most recent audited financial statement including 990
4. Copy of operating budget
5. List of past and present funders

Format:
Organization Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Contact Person
Website Address
Application Written By
Title of Request
Total Budget for Project
Amount Requested from the Phil Hardin Foundation
Other Funding Sources – declined, received, pending  (including your organization)
Signature of Authorized Person (CEO of Organization), Title, and Date

Proposals are to be no longer than 3 PAGES in length and may include 3 additional pages of supporting documents.

Mission Statement:

Project Summary: (2 or 3 sentences)

Project Details: (include identified NEED and how it was determined, length of project, actions to be taken, resources, goals).  

Expected Outcomes:

Measurements and Evaluation Process and how Project will be Sustained:

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 implementation of the original proposal are to be discussed with the Phil Hardin Foundation prior to making any changes.

Please do not staple or bind. We cannot accept videotapes or faxed proposals.

Proposals may be submitted by mail to:

                        Phil Hardin Foundation
                        2750 North Park Drive
                        Meridian, MS 39305

Or by e-mail to: info@philhardin.org.

Please call Sheryl Feltenstein with any questions.