FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do we apply for a foundation grant?
- You may obtain an application from this site or from the offices of the Burlington County Times. Complete the application and return it to the Foundation c/o Donna J. Thomas, Burlington County Times, 4284 Route 130 North, Willingboro, NJ 08046 prior to the deadline of September 30th.
What is the deadline for applications?
- All applications must be submitted prior to September 30th of each year. Completed application should be returned to the Foundation c/o Donna J. Thomas, Burlington County Times, 4284 Route 130 North, Willingboro, NJ 08046.
Do we need to submit our IRS exemption letter?
- Yes. A copy of this letter must be attached to your application.
Do you accept applications on-line?
- No.
If we apply, when can we expect an answer?
- Applications will be reviewed prior to the annual meeting on the 2nd Monday of November. Decisions will be made at that meeting and notification can be expected by December 1st. Checks may take 3 to 4 weeks to process.
Who do we contact for additional information or special inquiries?
- You may contact the Foundation c/o Donna J. Thomas, Burlington, County Times, 4284 Route 130 North, Willingboro, NJ 08046 (609) 871-8151 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
How do we apply for a foundation grant?
- You may obtain an application from this site or from the offices of the Burlington County Times. Complete the application and return it to the Foundation c/o Donna J. Thomas, Burlington, County Times, 4284 Route 130 North, Willingboro, NJ 08046 prior to the deadline of September 30th.
Who has received grants in the past?
2009 Foundation distributions:
- Alzheimer's Association - 5,000
- American Red Cross - 5,000
- BCC - RSVP - 5,000
- BCCAP - literacy - 5,000
- Boy Scouts of America - 3,000
- Christian Caring Center - 4,000
- Counseling Center for Trauma & Grief - 5,000
- Court Appointed Special Advocates - 4,000
- Crossroads Programs - 2,000
- Deborah Hospital Foundation - 2,500
- Emergency Services, Catholic Charities - 5,000
- Family Service of Burlington County - 1,500
- Habitat for Humanity - 5,000
- Hold on to Education Foundation - 4,000
- Home for Aged Women - 5,000
- Kate's Place - 2,500
- Literacy Volunteers - 2,000
- Orchard Friends School - 2,000
- Providence House - 2,500
- Samaritan Hospice - 2,000
- Samaritan Hospice - Transitions - 2,000
- Servicios Latinos - 5,000
- Sisterhood, Inc. - emergency food - 4,000
- Sisterhood, Inc. - ex-offender reentry - 1,500
- Sisterhood, Inc. - summer day camp - 1,500
- Society St. Vincent dePaul - Bordentown - 1,000
- Society St. Vincent dePaul - Tabernacle - 1,000
- Society St. Vincent dePaul - Willingboro - $1,000
- Temple Sinai of Cinnaminson - $500
- The Tender - $4,000
- Women's Opportunity Center - YMCA - $2,000
- Woodford Cedar Run - animal care - $1,500
- Woodford Cedar Run - educational prog - $3,000
TOTALS - $100,000