Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving: Giving Policy and Statement of Purpose
The Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving Grant Program exists to provide selected nonprofit organizations located in the State of Iowa with financial assistance to further their programming for the betterment of our local communities. We seek to support organizations whose mission align with our core giving priorities anddemonstrate fiscal and social responsibility through quantifiable and measurable practices.

The Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving awards (4) $2500 grants per calendar year within the scope of our key causes: Honoring Our Heroes, Medical Research, and Children & Education.

Organizations that will be considered for funding will:

  • Possess 501(c)3 status or be a preK-12 educational institution which receives the majority of their funding through the State of Iowa
  • Provide the previous fiscal year’s annual report and budget and the current fiscal year’s budget
  • Submit their application by an employee, board member, or volunteer of that organization.
  • Maintain a physical presence and address in the State of Iowa
  • Provide a specific and uniquely identified program or need relevant to Storey Kenworthy’s giving priorities
  • Be able to provide proof of execution and demonstration of the impact of the grant to the Iowa community
  • Provide at least one reference from each of the following: 1. Current Board Member 2.Individual or Family impacted by the organization’s services 3. Current Volunteer
  • Be submitted by the application deadline (August 31st) and meet all requirements of the application process

Honoring Our Heroes

  • Veterans’ and First Responders health and benefits
  • Memorials and remembrances

Medical Research and Family Support

  • Research for cures of terminal illnesses

Children & Education Focus

  • At-risk and under-represented children in preK-12
  • Learning & Social readiness
  • Health & Nutrition

The Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving will not consider requests

  • That benefit a specific individual or family
  • For sporting events or athletic teams
  • For fundraisers & events such as galas, 5Ks, bike rides, golf tournaments, etc.
  • From organizations which received a grant from the Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving in the previous fiscal year

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Required documentation and attachments

□A copy of your 501c3 IRS ruling or EIN

□Last year’s budget

□Last year’s audited financials (if available)

□This year’s budget

□References as described in our giving policy

  • Current Board Member
  • Individual or Family impacted by the applying organization
  • Current Volunteer

Please return completed application and required documentation to

Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving
1333 Ohio Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
Email:

FAX: 515-284-0853

Provide a summary of your organization’s purpose and mission.
Please limit to 500 words or less.

Provide a summary of your organizations services provided to the Community.
Please limit to 500 words or less.

Describe your organization’s target populations.
Please limit to 100 words or less.

Describe how your organization aligns with the Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving’s key causes and giving priorities.
Please limit to 500 words or less.

Provide a detailed description of how the grant funds will be used, the goals and desired impact on the Community and how success will be measured. Applications for funding related to operational expenses or organizational general funds will not be considered.
Please limit to 750 words or less.

Storey Kenworthy Foundation for GivingGrant Application
1333 Ohio Street, Des Moines IA 50316