Member Agency Grants

Member agencies are incorporated, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations exempt from Federal and State income tax and registered as a charitable organization with the New York State Department of State (unless exempted by the Board of Directors of The Fund.)

The Member Agency shall have a written constitution and/or by-laws that clearly define its mission, its organizational structure and the duties, authority and responsibilities of its governing body.

Member agencies have:
– A responsible and active governing body
– Demonstrable community support as evidenced by volunteer participation and inter-agency relationships
– Qualified professional staff. (Some totally volunteer organizations may be funded.)
– Complete and accurate administrative, financial, services records and reports
– A physical plant adequate for its purpose
– Hours of service that meet the needs of its service population

Member agencies are in sound financial condition without excessive debt. Fee policies shall be related to the cost of providing agency services as well as clients’ ability to pay. We require agencies to provide complete funding profiles.

The Fund may require agencies to supply an annual audited done by an independent certified public accountant or other licensed public accountant.

A member agency operating under religious auspices must clearly distinguish both in its budget and service offering between those services of a health and welfare nature and those of a religious character.