Grant Program Guidelines

Foundation Purpose

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 residents of the Plymouth community only.

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.

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

October 15 Grant application deadline
October Review and decision-making by the Board
November 1 Grant applicants informed of approval or denial
November 15 Funds disbursed