Joseph Durda established his Foundation in 1989 with a vision deeply rooted in charity as a supreme virtue. He believed in the power of charity to address the human condition's tragedy and triumph, emphasizing the importance of alleviating poverty, hunger, and supporting humble service. The Foundation aims to pass on the mercy of God to mankind through charitable actions.
REQUESTS CAN BE MADE ONLY BY A LETTER DESCRIBING THE NEED FOR A GRANT. A COPY OF THE GRANT APPLICANT'S IRS NOTICE OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE LETTER. REQUESTS CAN ALSO BE MADE VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT JOSEPHDURDAFOUNDATION.ORG
Deadline
NOVEMBER 1 OF THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES REGISTERED WITHIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WHICH ARE PUBLIC CHARITIES (I.E., NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS) UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) OR (2) OF THE CODE, AND WHICH CARRY OUT CHARITABLE AND/OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF SAID CODE. THE FOUNDATION TENDS NOT TO CONSIDER GRANTS TO FORMAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS CHURCHES OR SYNAGAGUES NOR TO PURELY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES GRANT APPLICANTS TO SUPPLY THEIR IRS TAX-EXEMPTION LETTER AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. GENERAL GUIDELINE FUNCTIONAL THRUST AREAS AS DEFINED BY THE BOARD ARE: EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, DISABLED SERVICES, VETERANS AFFAIRS, CHILDREN'S NEEDS, AND INDIGENT NEEDS.
Submission contact
Contact name: BRIAN J COHEN CORPORATE SECRETARY
Address: 351 SECOND STREET SUITE B, EXCELSIOR, MN 55331