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The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards grants to organizations for whom a small amount of money can make a big difference.

The Foundation welcomes requests for support from community-based non-profit organizations located in the United States. For information on how to submit a letter of request, submission deadlines, and other details, please click on the Application Guidelines tab.

Application Guidelines
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The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Application Guidelines

General ConsiderationsThe Foundation does not make grants to individuals. Grants are considered for IRS-qualified non-profit organizations located within the United States, and typically range from $1,000 to $20,000. The Foundation will consider requests to support museums, cultural, and performing arts programs; schools, hospitals, educational and skills training programs, programs for youth, seniors, and the handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other community-based organizations and their programs.Letter of RequestOrganizations seeking support from the Foundation may submit a letter of request, not exceeding three pages in length, which includes a brief description of the purpose of the organization, and a brief outline of the program or project for which funding is sought. In addition to the letter, the request should include a 200-word synopsis of the proposal. The request should also include the budget for the program or project, and the total operating budget for the organization. Please do not submit financial statements or copies of audit reports. To ensure that your organization is a qualified grantee under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, a copy of the IRS letter stating your Section 501(c) (3) tax-exempt/not a private foundation status, must be included with the application. Should your request be selected for further consideration, additional financial information, including copies of recent 990s filed with the IRS, may be required.DeadlinesGrants are awarded by the Foundation in March, June, and October of each year.For March grants, requests must be submitted between July 16 and November 10 (postmark deadline date)For June grants, requests must be submitted between November 16 and March 10 (postmark deadline date)For October grants, requests must be submitted between March 16 and July 10 (postmark deadline date)(In those instances when the deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline shall move to the next business day.)Mailing Your RequestApplication packages should be sent in hard copy (no e-mail submissions will be accepted) to: The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Attn: Mary P. Surrey, President 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 414 Washington, DC 20007Please be sure to include the complete name and address (postal and email) of the organization making the request, as well as the name and address of the individual to be contacted for additional information (if necessary).

FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are your grants limited to a particular geographic area?The Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations across the United States.2. Does the Foundation give grants for operating support?The Foundation provides support for specific projects or activities of an organization, as well as for operating support.3. What are the Foundation's funding priorities for this year?The Foundation does not establish funding priorities on an annual basis, but rather supports worthwhile activities for which an organization has made a compelling case to receive funding.4. May I submit my proposal via email?We ask that potential grantees submit their requests by regular mail. Given the volume of requests that are received and that would need to printed out locally, as well as the variations in software used to create the documents submitted as part of the proposal, a printed and mailed submission ensures that your request is complete and in the appropriate format.5. To whom should the request be addressed?The request should be addressed to Mary P. Surrey, President, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 414, Washington, DC 20007. (Note: Some online listings might give an address for the Foundation in White Plains, New York. That address is no longer in use.)6. Do you count the 200-word synopsis as part of the three-page letter of request?No. The synopsis is considered to be a separate component of the request package.7. Is it possible to meet with someone with the Foundation, in order to introduce my organization and to make a stronger case for Foundation support?Unfortunately, no. Due to the large number of requests for such meetings and the small size of the Foundation staff, it is not possible to accommodate all of these requests. As a result, in fairness to all applicants, we suggest that organizations make their best case for support in their letter of request.8. If our initial request is accepted, will we be asked to submit a full proposal?No. This is a one-step process, meaning that you should make your best case for support in the three-page letter of request. As a result, the letter of request should be specific as to the nature of your organization, the purpose of the requested funding, and the dollar amount of the request itself. Also, please ensure that the request includes all of the required components, as well as the complete name and address of the organization itself as well as for the contact person.9. When should I expect to hear from the Foundation regarding the status of my proposal?You should hear from the Foundation within eight to ten weeks following the submission deadline.

CONTACT
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The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 414

Washington, DC 20007

Phone: 202-337-3300 FAX: 202-337-3302

Email: info_mvdreyfusfoundation.org

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