Grant Eligibility

Under the rules of the Internal Revenue Service, CHC Foundation makes grants only to publicly supported, tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations and institutions and public agencies. CHC Foundation does not make grants directly to individuals. To be eligible for support, applicants must have written confirmation from the Internal Revenue Service of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).

CHC Foundation does not make grants

• To religious groups or churches
• To political or legislative action groups
• To national or interstate regional organizations. Exceptions may be made for a specific project or activity within the CHC Foundation service area
• To other charitable foundations
• To projects that are already completed
• For individual participation in trips, tours, workshops, contests, or competitions
• For specialized training
• For scholarships
• For operating expenses of organizations (for example, salaries, fees, rents, and honorariums)
• For annual fund drives
• For advertising charitable benefits
• For general activities not clearly linked to specific charitable objectives
• For projects that deliver basic educational services

CHC Foundation does make grants for fixed material assets such as real estate, equipment, and machinery.