The Michael Bolton Charities

Due to the overwhelming number of requests for support, The MBC accepts grant requests by invitation only.  In addition, our current emphasis is on the issue of domestic violence in the geographical areas of Connecticut and New York.

Founded in 1993, the mission of The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc. is dedicated to two basic areas:

1.  The assistance of children and women "at risk," and

2.  Through education and effective programs, create social awareness to broaden horizons and  expand opportunities for youth across socioeconomic and multicultural lines.

A.  Children and Women "At Risk."

Child Development and the Prevention and Intervention of Abuse. To attempt to lessen children’s and women’s vulnerability to the damaging effects of poverty and emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

GOALS:

• Execution of vehicles for increasing awareness and public education of the issues to families and children.
• Identification of methods for detection, prevention and mediation of their effects.
• Development of innovative, therapeutic "safe" centers for protection and healing of victims.

B.  Through education and effective programs, provide opportunities for youth across socioeconomic and multicultural lines.

To improve the availability and access to resources which foster personal development.  Programs should promote values and creativity by focusing on self-esteem, empowerment, leadership skills, education, environmental awareness, drugs, crime, abuse, AIDS, health and global issues.

GOALS:

• To deepen and empower children’s engagement in their own education and future at all levels.
• To develop educational support through scholarships, workshops, incentives, internships and other appropriate avenues.
• To collaborate with the corporate/business community, state and local government, social service agencies, schools and private/public associations in developing outreach programs and employment opportunities, which will have a long term effect on the goals of the MBC.

GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS:

Connecticut, New York

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Proposals are by invitation only. The Michael Bolton Charities does not accept unsolicited requests. Upon invitation by MBC, proposals should be submitted in duplicate to:

Proposals should be no more than four pages in length and must include the following information:

• Name and location of organization
• Area served and project description
• Amount of funding requested
• Name, address and phone number of primary contact
• Name of executive director
• Copy of IRS exemption letter (nonprofit status)

Once a proposal has been submitted, you will receive a letter acknowledging its receipt. Should The MBC Board have questions regarding your proposal, you may receive a telephone call requesting further information or an appointment to make a site visit. You should feel free to contact The Michael Bolton Charities at (203) 483-6463 to determine when the Board will review your proposal. The Board normally meets quarterly and notification of funding decisions will be communicated within two weeks after the meeting.

The following specific project information is required in order for The Michael Bolton Charities to evaluate your request for funding:

• Program description including objectives and how results will be measured
• Description of those benefiting from the program
• Other sources of funding
• Amount of grant request
• Qualifications of organization and/or program director
• Itemized project budget

EXCLUSIONS:

The Michael Bolton Charities does not normally provide support for:

• Capital fundraising or building campaigns
• Endowment campaigns
• General administrative costs
• Travel or salaries for staff or individuals
• Partisan, political or denominational programs
• Loans to charitable organizations
• Funds that intend to reduce operating deficits or requests where the MBC may become the organization’s predominant source of support
• Intermediary funding agencies

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