HOW TO RECEIVE PENNY PITCH FUNDING

Penny Pitch, Inc. is now accepting applications for its 61st annual fundraising drive for 2009-2010.

Penny Pitch, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for community service organizations serving Fort Wayne, Allen County and Northeast Indiana. In the spirit of the original Penny Pitch drive in 1948, Penny Pitch, Inc. provides grants to qualified not-for-profit organizations that serve disadvantaged people in the Fort Wayne, Allen County and Northeast Indiana region. This includes, but is not limited to organizations that serve the needy and disadvantaged by providing shelter, food, clothing, medical care, and other essential social services. Penny Pitch, Inc. is also especially interested in supporting organizations that provide services for the physically handicapped and for children. Unlike years gone by, Penny Pitch no longer makes grants to individuals.

How to apply for funding

Penny Pitch, Inc. administers a “pass through” fund. Funds raised each year are distributed after the campaign concludes, except for minimal service and maintenance fees. The Penny Pitch fund is administered by the Fort Wayne Community Foundation. the Penny Pitch Board of Directors will meet in July to choose the recipient organization or organizations for that year. The number of recipients may vary.

Not-for-profit organizations who meet the above criteria may apply at any time up until July 10th 2009. 

The Penny Pitch board of directors will meet in July to choose a recipient, who will then be notified.

Organizations who apply are required to submit the following information:

1.) Proof of 501(c) 3 status
2.) Annual financial statement or most recent financial statement.
3.) Mission statement and description of programs and services.
4.) Description of how funds will be applied.
5.) List of board of directors and key operating personnel.
6.) Public relations contact person.

The Penny Pitch drive concludes at the end of December. Grant distributions will be contacted with amount raised within the Penny Pitch year.

Grant applications should be submitted to:

PENNY PITCH INC.
C/o WOWO
2915 MAPLES RD.
FORT WAYNE IN 46816.

Questions about Penny Pitch can be sent to the same address, or e-mailed to Pennypitch@wowo.com