RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
of SE Michigan
GRANT APPLICATION
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ISSION
TATEMENT
Ronald McDonald House Charities seeks, finds and supports programs that directly improve the
health and well-being of children
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RINCIPLES OF THE
RANT
ROGRAM
Standards of our program are to:
help children live healthier, happier and more productive lives
encourage excellence
expect accountability
become the premiere children’s charity
health care and medical research; education and the arts; civil and social services
C
RITERIA
All applications must:
provide two (2) completed, typed copies of your grant proposal - (if grants are in pen or pencil
they will not be accepted). DO NOT STAPLE OR BIND (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
FINANCIALS) ANY PORTION OF THE APPLICATION AND ITS CONTENTS. PAPER
CLIPS CAN BE USED.
have a one- or two-page cover letter on your stationery, signed by the senior management official,
briefly outlining your grant proposal.
have a copy of the Internal Revenue Service ruling of the organization’s tax-exempt status
under Section 501 (c) (3) – this form must state that you are 501c3 in the content of the
letter from the Department of the Treasury/Internal Revenue Service. Please list your tax
id number if it is not shown on your 501c3 form or any of your other documents.
*see criteria needed for public schools, churches and city/government offices
produce projects within Michigan for children under the age of 18.
have donors’ list, showing all private, corporate and foundation support during the past 12
months. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE NAMES OF INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS – A
TOTAL OF INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS IS ALL WE NEED
have a project goal attainable within one (1) year of the application.
have a detailed budget specifically outlining the amount and purpose of the funds you are
requesting from Ronald McDonald House Charities.
have a copy of your latest fiscal year’s audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements
(or within 18 months of this date). If you do not have audited financial statements, please
provide your tax form 990.
include an evaluation plan to measure the project outcome and have measurable objectives.
attempt to obtain a letter of endorsement from the McDonald’s representative(s) familiar with
your organization and project.
complete all application sections.
*Public Schools need to provide a letter from the superintendent’s office under his/her signature
stating that he/she is aware of the grant and that you are tax-exempt as a public school.