MAKE THE CONNECTION. WHAT WE DO The Andrus Family Fund (AFF) seeks to foster just and sustainable change in the United States. Our work is guided by a strong commitment to social justice and racial equity. Removing barriers and creating conditions in which our most vulnerable youth can thrive not only impacts their lives but also our country’s economic prosperity. AFF receives a large number of requests for many interesting, innovative and worthwhile projects and organizations. Our selection process is competitive and we cannot award grants to every applicant. Read our guidelines thoroughly to ensure you are a good fit before submitting your grant application. Still have questions? Contact us. WHO WE FUND The Andrus Family Fund’s grant-making priorities are directly aligned with our values and a strong commitment to social justice and racial equity. As a result, we are interested in partnering with organizations that understand the intersection of racial and economic justice. We are looking for organizations that are not only interested in receiving a grant, but in building a network of partners and strengthening the fields in which we work. Eligibility Special Considerations Groups must be tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Organizations can also submit Letters of Inquiry through a sponsoring organization if the sponsor has a 501 (c) (3) status WHAT WE FUND We fund organizations that operate within the following categories: Direct Service Policy / Advocacy Community Organizing Capacity Building Deliver high quality programs and services that are developmentally appropriate for older youth Provide access to programs and services that contribute to the well-being of youth and their communities. WHAT WE DON'T FUND As a general rule the Andrus Family Fund does not fund: Individuals Capital campaigns or building construction Projects that are internationally based or focused Purchasing of equipment Conference scholarships FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI) QUESTIONS PROPOSAL QUESTIONS GENERAL QUESTIONS Q: When does the LOI portal open? A: The LOI portal typically opens once a year during mid-April and stays open for one month. Due to COVID-19, we are not opening up the portal. To ensure your organization is alerted of future application dates, our process and other upcoming events please join our email list. Q: Does my organization fit the Andrus Family Fund’s grantmaking priorities? A: Please take some time and carefully read eligibility, special considerations and the categories in which AFF funds to ensure your organization is a good fit before submitting an LOI. Q: Is there a word or character limit when answering LOI questions? A: Due to the high volume of requests, AFF staff kindly ask organizations to be clear and concise in their responses to all LOI questions. We strongly recommend no more than 350 words. An average of 150-350 words per question is a helpful range to consider. Q: When will organizations hear back from the Andrus Family Fund regarding the status of their LOI? A: If an organization is invited to apply for a full proposal, they will receive an email from the AFF team with instructions on how to access AFF’s grant portal in June. If an organization is not invited to apply for a full proposal, they will receive an email from AFF by the fall explaining our decision. *Please note, due to the volume of requests, inquiries and limited staff capacity, AFF is unable to respond to all emails or calls with questions or concerns regarding LOI’s. Thank you in advance for your patience. The AFF LOI portal is currently closed. Due to the challenges of the current pandemic and a limited grantmaking budget this year, AFF is prioritizing grant renewals for our existing grantee partners. As a result, we will not be launching our annual call for new Letters of Inquiry. ANDRUS FAMILY FUND 200 MADISON AVENUE, 25TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016 PHONE: 212.557.0010 EMAIL SIGN UP HOME SOCIAL JUSTICE TOOLKIT Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Apple Podcasts © 2021 Andrus Family Fund. All rights reserved.