Tax Exempt Status: The organization submitting a proposal is currently exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. If your organization is not tax-exempt, you may be able to submit an application if your project is charitable under the Code. Please contact us if you'd like to submit a grant proposal.
Charitable Purpose: The project’s purpose is clearly eligible under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
State Filings: The organization's Michigan License to Solicit and Michigan Nonprofit Corporation filings are current.
Prior Grant Evaluations: The organization has submitted appropriate evaluations for prior grants.
Status: The organization has credibility in the community and with the Community Foundation. This refers to qualities such as the organization meets its financials obligations, e.g. pays bills to local businesses on time or that the organization has used prior BCCF grant funds appropriately.
Service Area: Grants from community funds will be made to projects that will benefit Branch County and/or Colon, Michigan.
