Business & Merchant
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 April 2014 19:41
WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. (Women Organized to Mentor, Empower and Network) is accepting funding requests from local non-profit, 501(c) (3) charitable and community organizations. Submission deadline is May 15, 2014 and decisions will be made in June. See www.womenofswpa.org for details on WOMEN’s philanthropic mission.
To qualify, an organization must provide service in Allegheny, Washington, Fayette or Greene counties, have IRS 501(c) (3) status, receive no federal funds for the specific projects, and benefit women’s, children’s or family interests.
In 2013, WOMEN returned $48,000 to Western Pennsylvania organizations for specific projects. The money was funded by profits from the annual Symphony of Food – A Chef’s Showcase dinner held each year in January.
Applicants are asked to go to the website – www.womenofswpa.org – print and complete the Grant Application Form, attach a copy of non-profit status, specify the amount requested (up to $2,500), and send to WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc., c/o Philanthropy Committee, P.O. Box 1112, McMurray, PA 15317.