Q: How does an organization qualify for the DeBartolo Family Foundation (DFF) Spirit of Humanity (SOH) Award?
A: A specific charitable group or organization seeking consideration for the Spirit of Humanity Award may do so through the DeBartolo Family Foundation website. Under the Spirit of Humanity section there is an online application that must be completed and submitted either electronically, faxed or mailed to the foundation office in Tampa.
Q: What are the application deadlines for the Spirit of Humanity Awards and when are applicants notified of funding decisions?
A: Application deadlines are posted on the DFF website in the Spirit of Humanity section. All applications are kept on file and reviewed quarterly by the members of the DFF Board of Directors. Successful applicants are notified via telephone and personal letter prior to the award presentation.
Q: What specific documentation is required to apply for the Spirit of Humanity Award?
A: The standard online SOH application must be fully completed and submitted to the DFF office. The entity applying for the SOH Award is requested to be certified as a 501(c)(3) organization. Financial records may also be requested by the DFF office for review.
Q: We are a tax-exempt organization, but are not certified as a 501(c)(3) group. Can we still apply for the DeBartolo Family Foundation SOH Award?
A: Charities that are not classified as 501(c)(3) can still apply for consideration for the Spirit of Humanity Award. All applications will be considered although 501(c)(3) certification is desired and preferred .
Q: We do not have a 501(c)(3) classification. Can we apply to the DeBartolo Family Foundation through a third party sponsor?
A: Yes. All applications will be considered. 501(c)(3) certification is desired and preferred .
Q: How many copies of the Spirit of Humanity application should we submit?
A: Please submit only one either via the online application, or via fax or through the mail.
Q: Our SOH application is rejected, can we reapply for consideration?
A: All applicants may apply once annually for SOH consideration. If resubmitting an application please reevaluate the rationale behind your organizations reason for award consideration.
Q: How are grants awarded through the DeBartolo Family Foundation?
A: Financial grants are awarded twice annually through the family foundation. All grant requests are reviewed personally and specific contribution amounts determined by the DFF Board of Directors. Monetary grants are given based on the specific need and situation of the organization.
Q: When requesting a financial grant what is an appropriate request amount? Is there a maximum grant size?
A: Grant amounts given to worthy organizations are determined by the members of the DFF Board of Directors. These amounts are not published and are considered confidential information.
Q: Does the DeBartolo Family Foundation fund operating expenses?
A: Typically The DFF does not fund operating expenses.
Q: Does the DeBartolo Family Foundation offer financial funding for the development of new charitable organizations and/or new projects?
A: All requests are considered equally and evaluated based on the needs and overall scope of the charitable group or grass-roots organization.
Q: Can we submit more than one application at a time?
A: Please send only one nomination per organization, as multiple nominations provide no better chance for receiving an award.
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