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Grant
Guidelines
Preference will be given to local community charities
that exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:
(i) programs where a grant can make a significant impact;
(ii) where the organization has strong management, stable
finances and an operating history; and (iii) programs
that are successful and operated efficiently.
Grants Not Supported
Concerned Lawyers of California will not make grants
to individuals, political campaigns or causes, programs
which espouse a specific religious doctrine or governmental
agencies. Organizations supported by Concerned Lawyers
of California generally should not have combined administrative
and fundraising expenses that exceed more than 30% of
total expenses, must not have an operating deficit greater
than 10% of total income, must not have current liabilities
that are 10% greater than current assets and must not
be represented by a fiscal agent. Concerned Lawyers
of California generally will not support capital or
general operating expense programs, agencies that intend
to re-grant funds or events, conferences or seminars.
Application Procedures
Concerned Lawyers of California makes grants not more
frequently than quarterly. If your organization or program
meets Concerned Lawyers of California's general guidelines
and you wish to introduce your organization to Concerned
Lawyers of California, then please write to us and include
the following information:
- The name, address and date of incorporation of
your organization;
- The purpose for which funds are being sought and
the amount that you are requesting;
- The individuals who comprise the board of directors
of your organization and the names of all executive
officers;
- Your current operating budget;
- Your funding history;
- Your IRS exemption.
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Copyright 2005, Concerned Lawyers of California
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