Proposal Guidelines

The proposal packet should include the following materials.

A brief cover letter from the Executive Director of the applicant
organization to the Executive Director of the Isaac H. Tuttle Fund,
indicating the nature of the request (type of support, title of project,
if applicable, brief description of project, and amount requested).

A narrative, not to exceed five pages, which should include:

A brief statement of the organization’s mission, history, and current
programs

Reason for request: identified service need and proposed
response

Target population and geographic area to be served, including
how many people would be served, and anticipated outcomes

Client vignettes, as relevant, to demonstrate program impact

Description of community partnerships and collaborations

List of other sources of funds: amount committed or requested
to support the proposed program

Attachments:
a) Organizational budget, listing expenses and sources of income.
b) Detailed project budget, if for a specific program. This should reflect
    projected expenses and other anticipated sources of support.
c) Copy of IRS letter stating that the applicant organization is a 501(c)(3)
    exempt organization and type of exempt organization (for example,
    a §170 (b) (1) (A) (iv) – publicly supported organization)
d) Most recent audited financial statements
e) Most recent Form 990, where applicable
f) List of board members
g) Board giving policy and actual board giving in previous fiscal year

BUDGET FORMAT:

Both Organizational and Project Budgets should include three columns reflecting the following:

1. Previous approved budget

2. Previous budget - actual or projected actual

3. Budget for current or upcoming fiscal year - approved or pending approval

All applications and correspondence should be addressed to:

Stephanie Raneri, Executive Director
Isaac H. Tuttle Fund
1155 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10128-1209

We request that no inquiries or requests for funding be addressed to individual members of the Board of Trustees.