The Pinhook Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation located in Lafayette, Louisiana, which provides supplemental funding to non-profit religious, educational, human service and cultural organizations serving Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
The Foundation does not support individuals, sports teams, or political candidates/ organizations.
Pinhook Foundation, Inc. will accept grant applications from qualifying organizations for the 2015 funding year from January 1-30, 2015 (Cycle 1) and September 1-30, 2015 (Cycle 2). Any applications received after the funding cycle will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Requests for multiyear funding will be considered.
Collaborative projects with other non-profit organizations are encouraged.
Our Matching Grant Program will match our dollars ($1 for $1) with new dollars raised by your organization.
All grant requests must be submitted via email at emily@pinhookfoundation.org and applications will not be returned. Completion of an application by an organization does not guarantee funding.
Notice of funding will be made within 30 days of the end of the funding cycle.
Questions should be directed to Emily Hamner at 337-235-6436 or by email at emily@pinhookfoundation.org .
Submission Checklist:
Completed application (Required)
Please complete the Application only within the space provided on the form.
Organization overview, current budget, currant programs (Required)
Copy of your IRS Tax Exempt Notice (Required)
Receipt of Donation (Required)
With in 30 days of received donation.
Pinhook Foundation Inc. Grant Application - 2015
Organization Name:_____The Shining Light Foundation _______________________________________
Address: ________P. O. Box 60602, Lafayette, LA 70596_______________________________________
Contact Person: _____Dr. Carolyn French___________ Phone number: ____337-266-6055_______
Email address: ______carolyn.french@ubs.com________ Second phone number: ___337-739-6757___
Mission Statement of the Organization: _______________________________________________________________________________________
To provide financial assistance to underserved children from low-income families for the purpose of academic enrichment _______________________________________________________________________________________
What are you requesting funding for? _______________________________________________________
We recently expanded our program to include grades 7th and 8th. This is in addition to grades K through 6th grade, and we expect to need additional funds to meet the requests of teachers, counselors, and principals for students to participate in school activities such as field trips, band, and other special needs. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What is the amount of funding needed? _______$5,000.00______________________________________
Is this a multi-year funding request? ______Yes for 2 years______________________________________
Does this project have a funding deadline - when? ______Yes academic school year__________________
Who will benefit from this funding? __Children in Kindergarten through 8th grade in Lafayette Parish___
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How will success be measured from this program?
The Shining Light Foundation includes review forms with each request funded asking teachers to complete a questionnaire that measures the impact the project has had on each participant. Teachers are asked to evaluate whether the student gained knowledge, bonded with classmates, increased peer group identification and acceptance, and received other benefits from the activities.
Does this program lend itself to partnerships with another nonprofit organization?
No, we are the agency of last resort for individual students who deserve assistance. And there is no other agency with a program like ours. __________________________________________________________
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How many years has organization been in existence? ___18 years_______________________________
Please list names of Executive Director and Board Members: _Dr. Carolyn French, President; Cynthia Dauphin, Vice President; Mildred Baker, Secretary; Bruce Snow, Treasurer, Perry Scotola, Lana Swanwick, John Broussard, Kerry Douglas, Julie Eaton, Dr. Don Ennis, Cheryl Evans, Mike Huber, Michelle Izzo-Voss, Hayley LeJeune, Debbey Ryan, Sandra Wilcox, Tanya Cormier, Barbara Moore.
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How many paid employees does the organization have? ___All volunteers_________________________
How much funding did your organization raise last year?
Donations $___7,900_____ Grants $___5,200____ Membership $__________
Programs $__________ Other $__5,000________
Do you have any new sources of funding? ____We hope to work with your organization______________
Would your organization be interested in our Matching Grant Program ____Yes______________________
If your grant request is not fully funded will this program be eliminated? ___No_____________________
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Is this a new program? _No_____ If yes, is funding for this program coming from any other organizations? If no, how was this project funded last year?
Through private donations, grants, and fundraisers______________________________________________
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If the program is to be on going, how do you plan on funding it in the future? ________________________
Through private donations, grants, and fundraisers______________________________________________
Does your organization have a Donor Sense Profile with the Community Foundation of Acadiana? _Yes__
Other information that you would like to share:
Because of the current downturn in the economy, the rise in unemployment, and the increase of the two grade levels, we are expecting more applications from needy students. Awareness of the program has also increased.
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I __Carolyn French________, representing the above organization do hereby attest that the information presented including required collateral materials is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that if my request if funded, a brief evaluation of the program is required after 90 days and upon conclusion of the project, and that failure to provide the required program evaluation will eliminate my organization from requesting future funding for three years.
______________________________________President, 9/21/2015_____
Signature Title and Date
Organization Overview:
To fund the needs of Lafayette Public School students in grades K-8th as identified by their teachers, principals, and counselors when funding is not available from other sources or provided by the school. Needs identified will include funds to participate in class field trips, to participate in school band, special tutoring, and other activities as requested.
Current Budget:
REVENUE:
Memberships, private funding, and other grants $12,000
Pinhook Foundation (pending) $ 2,500
TOTAL REVENUE: $14,500
EXPENSES:
Musical Instruments $ 6,000
Field Trips $ 5,500
Special Projects $ 3,000
TOTAL EXPENSES: $14,500
