Grigg-Lewis Foundation, Inc.

FINANCIAL DATA:
Assets: $41,060,060.00 (2010)
Total number of Grants made: 101 (2010)
Value of Grants awarded :$1,600,693.00 (2010)

PRIMARY FUNDING AREAS: Youth Programs, Cultural and Educational Programs, Senior Programs, Local Tourism, Preservation and Restoration of Local History, Community Health, Human Services

TYPES OF SUPPORT:
General Support, Special Projects, Program Development, Equipment.

GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED:
Benefitting residents of Eastern Niagara County

Lockport, New York
Western New York Area

ELIGIBILITY:
501 (c) (3) organization required

LIMITATIONS:
The Foundation does not provide direct aid to individuals (including scholarships). We do not make donations to religious causes other than those supported by Mrs. Lewis during her lifetime.

GUIDELINES:

The Foundation focuses on programs that largely affect residents of Lockport and Eastern Niagara County.

Although there may be exceptions, the requesting charity organization should not be supported by tax dollars or other ready sources of income.

Charities must have a clear mandate and purpose. Charities must have clear leadership. Charities should not be a dulplication of services. Charities must be willing to provide reports covering the operation of the programs for which the grants are paid. The requesting organizations must be well organized with a successful track record. Start-up programs will be subject to a thorough examination of their feasibility and must supply a business plan.

The Grigg Lewis Foundation will consider challenge grants and multi-year grants.

Initial Letters of Inquiry should be submitted at least one month before the application deadline. The Foundation will review the letter and advise whether your organization should submit an application.