THE CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION®

CHILDREN’S OPPORTUNITY FUND REQUEST INSTRUCTION SHEET

The Charity Ball Association’s Children’s Opportunity Fund is a special fund used in emergency situations to further The Charity Ball Association’s mission: to support and enhance the quality of life for children of Bexar County. Funding is available to qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Bexar County. Grants will not be made to individuals. Each organization may be eligible for emergency funding only once a year. This fund enables The Charity Ball Association® to provide funds to an organization that has an immediate and urgent need outside its regular funding cycle.

*Please review the Children’s Opportunity Funding Policies in conjunction with your request.

Request:

  • List the specific amount requested and describe the emergency in its entirety.
  • Describe the critical needs and issue(s) to be addressed and the benefits to be derived.
  • Include a timeline and a relevant method for evaluation.
  • The request may be in any reasonable format, should be succinct and easy to read. It should not exceed two pages.
  • The Request must be signed by both the Chief Operating Officer of the organization and the President of its Board of Directors. Please provide contact information.

Attachments:

  • For projects requiring a contractor or improvements or repairs to real property, a minimum of 2 estimates or bids establishing basis for amount requested
  • For furnishings, materials, supplies or equipment, cost estimates, supported by price sheets, quotes or other documentation
  • Current financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit &Loss)
  • List of all participating donors and volunteers
  • Current list of Board of Directors
  • Copy of 501 (c)(3) Determination Letter from the IRS

Application Process

  • Requests are accepted and reviewed upon receipt as long as dollars remain in the fund. Additional information may be required once the request is reviewed.
  • Requests should be mailed to:

Leslie Kingman

Vice-President – Charities

Children’s Opportunity Fund

The Charity Ball Association

P.O. Box 6708

San Antonio, Texas 78209

In the interest of time the request may be emailed to Leslie Kingman at in addition to mailing the original.

Reporting Process

The grant recipient will provide a report on results and expenditures within 30 days of completion. Completion date will be established by the timeline submitted in the original request. If the need is met by another funding source, or if the funds are not utilized within the projected timeline, The Charity Ball Association® may require that all or a portion of the funds be returned.