Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund
Overview
Mission
To support organizations organized and operated in the state of California exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes relating to problems of blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Annual application deadlines
April 15
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Program limitations
Limited to charitable, scientific, and educational programs relating to problems of blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
States served
California
Geographic limitations
Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.
Population served
Blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Requirements
- Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form.
- Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.
- Organizations must provide programs or address the problems of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 4
Average total giving per year: $50,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund was created by Ms. McKenzie under a trust agreement dated November 30, 1961 to support California charitable organizations that address the unique needs of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Mission
To support organizations organized and operated in the state of California exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes relating to problems of blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Annual application deadlines
April 15
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Program limitations
Limited to charitable, scientific, and educational programs relating to problems of blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
States served
California
Geographic limitations
Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.
Population served
Blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Requirements
- Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form.
- Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.
- Organizations must provide programs or address the problems of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 4
Average total giving per year: $50,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund was created by Ms. McKenzie under a trust agreement dated November 30, 1961 to support California charitable organizations that address the unique needs of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
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