Cover Letter Should Include:

• Description of your group, the address and formal name of the project
• Program / project activities as they pertain to the needs of the community and how they benefit to the community where they are located
• Number of people served by the project
• The dollar amount for the project, ie: construction or remodleing costs, a specific equipment purchase, staff salaries
• A list of other attempts at fundraising
• Current annual operating budget or one proposed
• Most recent IRS determination letter indicating the organizations 501(c)(3) tax exempt status
• List of names of other organizations that have pledged funds to the project, and any who have been contacted
• Contact person, phone number, and mailing address

Guidelines:

• The Walter Alexander Foundation, Inc. does not award grants to individuals
• The Foundation funds projects in Marathon County, Portage County and the Fox Valley. Other requests are looked at on a case by case basis
• Paper copies of grant requests are preferred and should be mailed to the business address
• General email correspondence should be directed to: info@walteralexanderfoundation.org