Thank you for considering the John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation as a partner in your work. We believe it is important to walk alongside prospective grantees to accomplish goals of mutual interest and we are very interested in reviewing new and innovative ideas aimed at helping improve the quality of life for children and teens. We intentionally place vulnerable children and their families at the center of everything we do and we want the organizations and policies we support to surround them with integrated programs that address the comprehensive needs of children, their families and communities.
The John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation does not have any submission deadlines. All grant applications are rolling.
To be eligible for support, your organization or institution, as well as the purpose of the proposed project, must qualify under regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service. As a result, we are not able to provide funding directly to individuals.
As you might expect, we receive more requests each year than we are able to fund. As a result, we are not able to fund ideas that do not fit within our current programming framework and guidelines.
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Glossary of Terms
501(c)(3): A code, applied to organizations by the IRS, denoting tax-exempt status.
Grant: A sum of money used to fund a specific project or purpose. The foundation funds work that meets specific grantmaking priorities and supports the foundation’s mission. In keeping with its charter, the foundation does not provide funding to individuals.
Grant Application: A document submitted by an institution seeking a grant or funding for a project. The application describes the purpose of the project, summarizes the project’s goals, and includes financial information for the project.
Lobbying: The efforts to influence federal, state, or local legislation within the United States or international legislation. Private foundations such as the John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation are, by law, prohibited from lobbying.
Scholarship: Funding for a prospective student to pursue educational opportunities. The foundation funds a number of scholarship programs for specific graduate, undergraduate, and college preparatory studies. Eligible applicants must apply through the scholarship program; the foundation does not fund individuals directly.