Organizations defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax-deductible charitable contributions can be made (501 3C). Appropriate tax exempt evidence must accompany the application.

• Organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501 C3
• Individuals or organizations acting on behalf of specific individuals
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or gender
• Religious, fraternal, political, athletic, social or veterans organizations

Please send an attached brief summary up to (four pages) of your organizations needs, including the following information:

• organization's history
• purpose
• project's goals and objectives
• activities for which you seek support
• projected impact of your project
• how the results will be measured
• how your project may be used by other organizations who wish to meet similiar needs
• any previous support from MBUSI

• organization's current audited financial statement
• copy of your most recent determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service showing your organization's tax-exempt status
• organization's Board of Directors

Only one copy of your proposal is required.