A LEGACY OF GIVING

If you have an organization or cause you believe could benefit from the support of the Payne Foundation, please review the following grant guidelines and inquiry instructions:

GRANT GUIDELINES

• Grant decisions are generally made on a quarterly basis at the Payne Foundation’s regular Board of Directors meetings.
• While the Payne Foundation does not accept uninvited grant applications, we will accept letters of inquiry and are happy to discuss our interests with organizations that meet our basic guidelines.

• The Payne Foundation has no bias for or against any particular grant type. We will support endowment funds, capital campaigns, facilities and construction funds, new initiatives, special projects, and general operating expenses.

• The Payne Foundation avoids creating expectations of long-term support; however, this does not preclude multi-year funding commitments when appropriate.

• The Payne Foundation staff seeks out programs that further the Foundation’s mission to make a positive difference in the community.

• The Payne Foundation does not make grants to or for:

Individuals
Partisan political programs or voter registration efforts
Conference attendance
Travel or group trips
Video productions
Fraternal organizations

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply but have not yet been invited, please complete the form below for more information. Optionally, you may also upload a letter of inquiry along with your form.