Arthur Jordan
Foundation
1230 N.
Delaware Street
Indianapolis,
IN 46202
Phone (317)
635-1378
Fax (317)
632-5488
Arthurjordanfoundation.org
msallee@arthurjordanfoundation.org
Guidelines and
Application
Background Information
Arthur Jordan was an
Indianapolis businessman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His first venture was a butter, poultry and
egg business that grew to more than fifty packing and cold storage plants in
Indiana and Illinois. After selling the
business in 1903, his ventures also included life insurance, manufacturing and
retailing.
Arthur Jordan was also a
philanthropist and founded the Arthur Jordan Foundation on December 24,
1928. Mr. Jordan served as chairman
until his death in 1934. The foundation
operates with a board of seven trustees selected from the Indianapolis
community.
Guidelines
Thank you for your interest
in the Arthur Jordan Foundation. The
following information will direct you to determine whether your organization
will qualify for funds. Historically the Foundation has supported the President
Benjamin Harrison Home as well as projects in the fields of fine arts and
higher education, however grants are not confined to those specific areas.
Generally, grants are
confined to organizations located in Marion County, Indiana, which have received
tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. Requests are due in our office no later than March 1 of each
year. The Board of Trustees reviews
proposals in May. Applicants are notified of the Board's decision within thirty
days of the May board meeting.
A concise one or two page
letter describing your organization and how the funds will be used is the
preferred narrative. Your request
should include identification of other companies or foundation supporting your
organization and their level of participation. The Trustees are also interested
in the percent of the budget your organization is seeking. Personal interviews
are not necessary.
Requests should include
the enclosed Proposal
Cover Sheet
a concise one or two page letter which describes the
organization and the purpose
for which the funds will be used
a list of the Board of Directors and Officers
a copy of the organization's IRS tax exemption letter
a current organization budget and project budget (if
funds are for a special project)
the balance sheet and income and expense statement for
the most recently completed
fiscal year. (A copy of your most
recent audited statement is welcome.)
Amount requested
Funding categories*
General operating support**
Capital Campaigns
Equipment requests
*Multi year requests are not encouraged
**United Way agencies are limited to capital campaign or equipment support
Projects which do not
qualify for funding
Grants to individuals
Start up or seed money
Medical research or medical causes
Scholarships
Loans
Organizations outside Marion County, Indiana
Political parties or candidates
Lobbying organizations
Primary or secondary educational institutions
Grants to other philanthropies
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