MZ Foundation

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals at this time. MZ Foundation focuses principally on the following program areas:

	Jewish Identity

	Campus Anti-Semitism

	Global Anti-Semitism

	Israel Advocacy

Eligibility
The Foundation solicits applications from qualified charitable 501(c)(3) organizations that fit within one of our program areas above. The Foundation does not accept proposals from individuals or private foundations.

General Operating Support (GOS) Proposal Requirements
Once you have been invited to submit a proposal, please be sure to include the following:

Cover letter highlighting:

		Name, purpose, and history of organization
		Requested grant amount
		Contact person, title, email address, mailing address, and phone number
		Name of MZ Foundation Staff or Board member requesting proposal

Organizational Narrative

Copy of current organizational budget/actuals and Federal 990 Tax Form

Copy of current IRS determination letter (Organization Tax Exempt Status)

Copy of most current independent evaluation report

List of Board Members and affiliations

List of Funders from the past two years

Project Support Proposal Requirements
If you have been invited to submit a proposal for a specific project, please be sure to include the following:

Cover letter highlighting:

		Name, purpose, and history of organization
		Proposed project title, length of project term, and requested grant amount
		Contact person, title, email address, mailing address, and phone number
		Name of MZ Foundation Staff or Board member requesting proposal

Program Narrative (not to exceed one page):

		Summary of program history, status, and need
		Description of program goals and intended outcomes
		Methodology to implement program and achieve goals and objectives

Monitoring and evaluation plan for program citing specific timetables

Overview of organization highlighting its unique capacity to implement proposed project

Comprehensive program budget

		Detailing program and administrative costs
		Listing all other sources of income
		Indicating plan to continue the project after completion of MZ Foundation support

Profile of principal project personnel

Copy of current organizational budget and Federal 990 Tax Form

Copy of current IRS determination letter (Organization Tax Exempt Status)

Audited and most recent unaudited financial statements

List of Board Members and affiliations

List of Funders from the past two years

Please address your application to Talia Kaplan, Executive Director, and mail the required materials to the following address:
MZ Foundation
1330 Broadway, Suite 903
Oakland, CA 94612

Application Approval Process and Grant Cycle
Funding priorities will be determined by the Board according to current conditions and needs.
Applications are accepted and decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Grant Terms and Renewal
Foundation grants are funded on an annual basis and renewal is subject to Board approval.