Grant Guidelines

Establishment of the Foundation

Jack Wilcox established a charitable trust in 1980 which left his entire estate to benefit the Plymouth Community. He had a vision that his estate should be invested in the Plymouth community and that the ultimate value to the community of this investment should exceed the initial value of the estate assets.

Jack’s idea was to provide seed money that would provide an opportunity for others to create lasting benefits and improvements for the Plymouth community. He did not want his resources simply “given away” to various benevolent causes, but rather wanted them put to productive use to generate ongoing long-term community benefits.

The Foundation Board will make grants that are in keeping with Jack’s philosophy and the stated purposes of the Foundation.

Grant Eligibility

Organizations.         Organizations are eligible for a grant award in accordance with the following:

1.  Must be organized as non-profit organization and qualified as an IRS 501(c)(3)
     organization or must submit an Organization Grant Application that describes a use
     for the grants funds consistent with the purposes of the Foundation.

2.  Must use grant funds for serving only the residents of the Plymouth community.

3.  Must agree to execute a Grant Agreement, if requested by the Board.

4.  Must agree to maintain written records concerning the use of the funds.

5.  Must agree, upon request, to provide a follow-up written report on the use of the
      grant funds and the goals accomplished.


Individuals.             Individuals are eligible for a grant award in accordance with the following:

1.  Must be a resident of the Plymouth community.

2.  Must submit an Individual Grant Application that describes a use for the grants funds
      that is consistent with the purposes of the Foundation.

3.  Must agree to execute a Grant Agreement, if requested by the Board.

4.  Must agree to maintain written records concerning the use of the funds.

5.  Must agree, upon request, to provide a follow-up written report on the use of the
      grant funds and goals accomplished.

Applicants may be requested to make a presentation about their request at a Foundation Board or Committee meeting.

The Board may request the Applicant to collaborate in the issuance of joint press releases and to assist in other opportunities to recognize the Foundation’s contributions to the community.

Grant Application Deadlines
  

Grants will be awarded twice each year, in the spring and in the fall. The grant application and award calendar is as follows:

May 1st  is the Grant application deadline.
May Review and decision-making by the Board.
June 1 the Grant applicants are  informed of approval or denial.
June 15 Funds are disbursed.

September 10, 2014 is the Grant application deadline for 2014.
Late September Review and decision-making by the Board.
October 1 Grant applicants are informed of approval or denial.
October 15 Funds are disbursed.