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The Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation makes grants to public charities that provide support for healthcare, education, social services, animal welfare, arts & culture, and the environment. When making funding decisions, the Board takes into consideration many factors, including, but not limited to:

• How the organization and specific proposal relates to our funding priorities and areas of giving

• How effectively and measurably the contribution will impact the research, community, etc. in which it serves

• The organization’s history of success, impact and growth

Review our Areas of Giving to learn more about the types of programs and projects the Foundation has funded. 

Step 1: Formal Grant Request

If you are confident that your organization’s work coincides with ours, please send the Foundation a formal grant request. Your request should describe your organization’s mission, an overview of what you do (programs and services, numbers served, etc.), the specific amount of funds requested, and the intended use of those funds. Details such as financial information and current funding sources should also be included.

Step 2: Board Review

The Board reviews grant requests on a monthly basis, at which time a request will be deferred, approved or denied. You will be notified of the Board’s decision or if the Board requires more information.

All grants must be submitted by February 15 in order to be approved for that fiscal year. Final decisions are made in March and approved grants are funded in April.

Please contact us here to find out more about applying to our foundation.