ALIGNMENT & FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

In addition to alignment with the Irene S. Scully Family Foundation’s programmatic criteria, we also aim to work with grantee partners who:
• Clearly identify an issue or problem
• Offer research-based, sustainable solutions
• Think strategically about short-term and long-term impact
• Engage their community via partnerships and collaborations
• Demonstrate and measure success in achieving outcomes
• Have a knowledgeable, dedicated, and experienced staff and board
• Manage resources effectively and efficiently
• Utilize a diversified fundraising strategy

The Irene S. Scully Family Foundation does not accept grant requests for the following:
• Capital campaigns
• Building projects (current exception for post-earthquake rebuilding in Haiti)
• Endowment funds
• Colleges/Universities
• Political lobbying
• Funding for more than 25% of an organization's total budget
• Funding for more than three consecutive grant cycles