The Saigh Foundation welcomes applications for funding from St. Louis–area organizations benefiting children and youth in the areas of education and health care. The Foundation continues the important work begun by Mr. Saigh, by assisting St. Louis–area organizations that benefit children and youth, primarily in the areas of education and health care. The Foundation is particularly interested in stimulating the development of new ventures, as well as in supporting organizations that feature innovative approaches or programs. Like Mr. Saigh, The Foundation is especially dedicated to aiding those who might not otherwise receive assistance.

Submit your proposal by mailor faxto:

JoAnn Hejna, Executive Director or

Mary Kemp, Assistant Director

The Saigh Foundation

231 S. Bemiston Avenue, Suite 735

St. Louis, MO 63105

314-862-3055 (phone)

314-862-9288 (fax)

Instructions:

  1. There are two parts to this application. Please complete both:
  2. Cover Sheet (Common Grant Application - Short Form)
  3. Six Required Attachments
  4. Submit proposals at least three months before any quarterly meeting of The Foundation. Quarterly meetings are normally held in January, April, July and October.
  5. No hand written proposals.
  6. Please answer all the questions.
  7. Please do not include any materials other than those specifically requested.
  8. Contact The Saigh Foundation using the information above with any questions or concerns.

Resources:

  • St. Louis Public Library’s Grants and Foundation Center-
  • Foundation Center resources can also be accessed at the Kirkwood Public Library and the St. Charles Public Library.
  • Foundation Center Guide to Proposal Writing-

Visit the Gateway Center for Giving website- - for the following information:

  • Common Grant Application background
  • User Guide
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Glossary of terms
  • Proposal writing tips

Common Grant Application
Cover Sheet
Grantmaker to whom this application is submitted: /
Application Date Submitted: / Org Website:
Applicants Legal Name: (as shown on IRS Letter of Determination)
Doing Business As: (if different from legal name)
EIN #:
Address:
City: / State: / Zip code:
Telephone #: / Fax #:
Executive Director:
(or Top Executive) / Mr/Mrs/Ms (please circle one)
Name:
Title: / Phone #:
Email Address:
Main Contact(s) for this Proposal: / Mr/Mrs/Ms (please circle one)
Name:
Title: / Phone #:
Email Address:
Board President: / Phone #:
Email Address:
Applicant’s tax exempt status/ IRS designation (e.g. 501(c)(3), 501(c)(9), etc) / (Attach a copy of the IRS Letter of Determination- NOTE- this is not the state sales and use tax exemption certificate. If there has been a name change provide copies of the amended state certificate of incorporation and amended IRS Letter of Determination)
If not a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, then who is fiscal agent? / (Attach a copy of the written agreement from fiscal agent plus fiscal agent’s contact information and EIN)
Organization’s mission statement:
Type of request (check one): Note, not all funders support each type of request. Check with individual grantmaker.
[ ] Program/Project
[ ] General Operating Support
[ ] Other (explain)
[ ] New Project / [ ] Existing Project / [ ] Expansion of Existing Project
Project Name:
(if general operating please indicate)
Proposal Summary - In 100 words or less summarize the purpose of this request.
Funding Period Requested: (be specific) / / / through / / / Amount Requested: / $
Total Project Budget for this period: (not required if general operating request) / $ / Current Annual Organizational Budget: / $
Organization Fiscal Year: / / / through / /
Geographic Area(s) Served:
(include specific counties) / (If seeking project funding, note geographic area served by project. If seeking general operations support, note geographic area served by entire organization)
If applicable: List applicant’s membership of a giving federation: (e.g., United Way, Arts & Education Council, Jewish Federation, Earthshare Missouri)
Agreement
I certify to the best of my knowledge, that all information included in this proposal is correct. The tax exempt status of this organization is still in effect. If a grant is awarded to this organization, then the proceeds of that grant will not be distributed or used to benefit any organization or individual supporting or engaged in unlawful activities.
In compliance with the USA Patriot Act and other counterterrorism laws, I certify that all funds received from this funder will be used in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws, statutes, and executive orders.
Signature, Executive Director
(or authorizing official on behalf of the organization) / Date


REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

In addition to your completed Common Grant Application (short form), The Saigh Foundation requests six required attachments, including:

  1. One page summary of program & organization using the narrative template providedincluding:
  2. Amount requested
  3. Mission, and general description of organization
  4. Proposal description, including the following information
  5. community needs program is seeking to address
  6. components of the program
  7. specific program outcomes
  8. populations and number served
  9. significant partnerships with other organizations
  10. Brief summary of program and/or organizational budget (this summary is in addition to completed budget templates attached to this application)
  11. Total expenses
  12. Total revenues
  13. Amount committed
  14. Amount pending
  15. Description of other organizational support you are current receiving
    (including long term funding plan)
  1. One page summary of additional information using the narrative template providedincluding:
  2. Other information pertinent to program
  3. Program evaluation
  1. Program budget using the budget templates provided
    (download from The Saigh Foundation website)
  1. Organization’s current budget using the budget templates provided
    (download from The Saigh Foundation website)
  1. List of current board of directors, including their professional affiliations
    (name of organization of employment)
  1. IRS Letter of Determination

One page summary of program & organization

Organization Name: / Amount Requested:
Mission and General Description of Organization
Proposal Description
Project or Organizational Budget Summary (include organizational budget summary only if requesting general operating support)
Organizational Support/Long-Term Funding Plan


One page narrative summary of additional information

Organization Name:
Additional Information Pertinent to Program
Program Evaluation

Missouri CGA Short Form with Required Attachments – The Saigh Foundation 1