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Grandma’s Alzheimer Fund
c/o Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Commerce Bank Bldg. • 300 N. Osage
Independence, MO 64050
816-836-8189
You can also send us an email,
or call us at The Kobe House Bakery at 816-254-3334
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GRANDMA’S ALZHEIMER FUND GRANT
GRANDMA’S ALZHEIMER FUND
Grandma's Alzheimer Fund was established by the Kobe House Bakery in
August 2000. The fund began with proceeds from a fundraising dinner and
auction held in memory of Caroline Rozgaj Kobe.
Grandma Kobe treasured her family and proudly watched their
accomplishments. Alzheimer’s disease had affected her by the age of 78.
This journey was very personal and difficult. She lost the ability to
recall the golden memories she’d known so well.
Her family took care of her needs, guided by their instincts. She
showed her appreciation in a language not always spoken, but still
understood– the language of an Alzheimer’s patient.
Every patient of Alzheimer’s disease has a unique, wonderful life story
that becomes impossible to share even with family and friends. Those
who must endure its grasp, know there’s little you can do to help.
Grandma’s Alzheimer Fund is an effort to bring comfort to local
Alzheimer’s patients in that language written of deeds and not words–
as the family of Caroline Rozgaj Kobe remembers with love a special
someone they knew as mom and grandma.
AREAS OF INTEREST AND TYPES OF SUPPORT
The grant selection committee takes a special interest in programs that
provide opportunities for eastern Jackson County residents diagnosed
with dementia. Programs that provide for the health and social service
needs of residents are of primary interest.
The grant selection committee prefers to fund specific needs including
special programs and projects, capital improvements, and equipment
purchases. Multiple year awards will be based on a careful review of a
grantee's performance.
Grants are made only to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as "not a
private foundation" under Section 509(a).
EXCLUSIONS
The grant selection committee does not fund operating expenses,
endowments, individual scholarships, loans, or deficits. The grant
selection committee will not fund sectarian religious or political
activities, special events, fundraising activities or advertising.
Grants are not made to individuals.
The fund representatives reserve the right to modify these guidelines
as necessary.
GRANTS RANGE
Grants from the Grandma’s Alzheimer Fund normally range from $500 -
$5,000.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Requests for support may be submitted in a letter addressed to the
Foundation office and must include four copies of:
- a description of the proposed project and the staff
that will carry it out
- a description of the evaluation process for the
project
- a budget for the proposed project, with an indication
of amounts already received and other sources of support
- a list of officers and directors
- evidence of tax-exempt status under sections
501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
- copy of audited financial reports for the previous
two years and a copy of the most recent 990 tax form
All materials must be submitted in duplicate to:
Grandma’s Alzheimer Fund
c/o Truman Heartland
Community Foundation
300 N. Osage
Independence, MO
64050
Phone:
816-836-8189
MEETING SCHEDULE
The grant selection committee normally meets for grantmaking purposes
in the Fall. Applications may be submitted at any time but must be
submitted prior to September 15th for consideration at the Truman
Heartland Community Foundation Grant Award meeting. Applicants will be
notified by letter of the decision. Telephone calls to the Director of
Programs at the Foundation's office are welcome at any time.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Progress Reports
At the conclusion of the project funded, or twelve months from the date
of funding, a written report on expenditure of the grant funds received
and accomplishments must be provided to Truman Heartland Community
Foundation. NOTE: Requests for new funding will not
be accepted until final report on previous funding has been
submitted.
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