The Einhorn Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1996 by Stephen and Nancy Einhorn to continue the family tradition of commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the community through grants to qualified non-profit organizations. In carrying out its mission, the Foundation considers a wide range of proposals within the areas of arts, education and promoting liberty. The Foundation encourages collaborative efforts and integrated, comprehensive proposals.
FUNDING POLICIES
Grants are made only to non-profit charitable organizations which are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or to public governmental units. Generally arts and education grants are limited to projects that benefit the citizens of Greater Milwaukee. Grants are not made to individuals. Only one grant application may be submitted in any twelve-month period. Organizations receiving grants are required to complete an evaluation report within twelve months of receipt of the funds.
REVIEW PROCESS
The Board of Directors meets periodically throughout the year to consider grant requests. Applicants are welcome and encouraged to discuss their proposal with the Foundation's board either by telephone or in person. Upon receipt of the completed proposal, the board may request additional information or schedule a site visit.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The application procedure is a two-step process as follows:
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Step 1: Submit by email or U.S. mail a short proposal with a concise statement of the purpose of the request and the amount requested.
If the Board of Directors determines that the proposal is one that they would consider funding, the Board will send by email an application form and request for further documentation to the applicant.
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Step 2: The applicant may then provide the Foundation with the information requested.
REQUESTS THAT ARE DENIED
The Foundation receives a multitude of grant requests for worthwhile projects. Unfortunately, the majority of the requests are not funded simply because the demand exceeds the Foundation’s resources. A denial is not necessarily a reflection of the quality of the grant request or applicant organization. Applicants are welcome to resubmit a grant request. However, before reapplying, it is advantageous to discuss the reason for the initial denial with the appropriate member of the Board.
