General operating support funds a nonprofit organization’s mission rather than specific projects or programs.
Donor Name: The Sarah Ralston Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Philadelphia County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The General Operating Support Committee considers requests for general operating support grants typically between $5,000 and $50,000 annually for organizations serving vulnerable and underserved older adults residing in Philadelphia County.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations and programs that align with the Foundation’s mission to support and enhance the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved older adults residing in Philadelphia County.
- Organizations that are based outside of Philadelphia County but provide services in Philadelphia County. In this case, grants would be restricted to the organization’s Philadelphia County-based program/s.
- Organizations and programs that reflect the guiding principles of the Foundation.
- Organizations, including newly established organizations, of the following types: 501(c)3 public charities, fiscally sponsored organizations or programs, supporting organizations, other 501(c) organizations (within legal limits).
- Organizations where older adults can receive support through adult day programs, behavioral & mental health services, care coordination services, caregiver support services, digital literacy services, food security services, homelessness support services, home maintenance services, housing services, information & resource services, legal services, senior center programs, transportation services, or other services that allow older adults to thrive in their home & community.
- The Foundation provides general operating support to organizations with less than a $5 million operating budget.
- If an organization requests general operating support, its primary focus must be serving older adults residing in Philadelphia County.
Restrictions
- Programs of applicant organizations must serve older adults residing in Philadelphia County.
- The Foundation does not give operating grants to programs and organizations that provide services to older adults who live in institutional settings e.g., a nursing facility or an assisted-living facility.
- The Foundation does not give grants to individuals, for-profit entities, or government entities.
- The Foundation does not provide general operating support to organizations with an operating budget greater than $5 million.
- The Foundation does not fund insurance-paid services.
- The Foundation will not purchase tickets, tables, ads, or sponsorships.
- The Foundation will not directly contribute to endowments outside of a capital campaign or expenses related to new construction of a building.
For more information, visit TSRF.
