Annmarie Foundation

AnnMarie Foundation — Community and School Grants (Quarterly)

Who can apply: Organizations and schools must be located within communities that were home to Phillips Plastics Corporation employees during its years of operation, or qualifying neighboring communities. Applicants must provide evidence of 501(c)(3) status or be a tax-exempt entity such as a school, library, or volunteer fire department; another qualified 501(c)(3) may serve as fiscal agent. Schools eligible to apply include elementary, middle, and high schools, preschools, and day-care facilities. School district applications must be submitted by the superintendent or district administrator. Schools may receive grants quarterly; other eligible organizations may receive only one grant per calendar year. Requests for tangible or durable items and experiential opportunities are preferred. Funding generally excludes consumables, ongoing licensing fees, compensation, capital campaigns, past expenses, political purposes, and certain religious purposes.

Deadline: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 annually; late applications are considered in the next quarter.