Los Tigres Del Norte Foundation
Funding Guidelines

The Los Tigres Del Norte Foundation (LTDNF) has specific procedures and guidelines when awarding funds.  The primary focus of the foundation is to provide funding to community-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations that further the enhancement, appreciation and understanding of Latino culture through education and community outreach programs.  LTDNF does NOT provide funding for:

*Individuals (scholarships, stipends, fellowships, personal assistance)
*"For-profit" ventures
*Religious groups for religious purposes
*Capital campaigns, endowment funds, or memorials
*Lobbying, political groups, labor organizations or fraternal activities
*Travel and Conferences
*Films
*Fundraising expenses, tickets, advertising, etc.

There is no formal application form.  Requests for funding should be made by letter and the proposal should include the following information:

1. A description of the structure, purpose, history, and program of the organization including the names of key administrators and members of the board of directors.

2. A summary of the need for support and how it will be used.

3. Detailed financial data on the organization such as:

-An independent audit
-Annual operating budget
-Sources of income
-Breakdown of expenditures by program, administration and fundraising
-A copy of IRS ruling, dated after 1969 classifying the organization as tax exempt under 501 (c) (3).

4. A copy of the organizations most recent form 990.

5. A list of corporate donors and their level of support

6. Other sources of funding.

7. Geographic Area/population served.

Applications must be received by December 31 of the current fiscal year for consideration for funding the following fiscal year.  Awards will be announced in March.