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The Arizona Eastern Star Foundation (AESF) is an Arizona nonprofit corporation, recognized as a private foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission and purpose of the AESF is to provide aid and assistance by supporting other Arizona 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. AESF also supports our members and their descendants through financial assistance in the form of scholarships.
The AESF mission includes support of charitable organizations that relieve human suffering caused by abuse, neglect, illness or poverty throughout the State of Arizona. Charitable organizations include hospitals, scientific and medical research organizations relative to catastrophic diseases including regenerative research, and other charitable, educational, literary and scientific organizations within the full meaning and intent, and qualified, under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To carry out its objective to support charitable organizations, AESF is actively seeking Grant applications from charitable organizations in Arizona. The Order of the Eastern Star supports many charitable projects through Grand Chapter and local Chapters. We encourage every Arizona Chapter to share AESF grant applications with every 501(c)(3) organization they support. We encourage our members who volunteer with local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to sponsor an AESF grant application. All members and Chapters of Arizona Eastern Star can bring this Grant application to the attention of a charitable organization that seeks funding from AESF. If the application is accepted, the charitable organization will receive the Grant when it is approved by the AESF. AESF also welcomes donations from Order of the Eastern Star Members, the Masonic Fraternity, and the public to help support these purposes. The Committee Members of the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation are: Linda Heberling, PGM President Bob Bradfield, PGP Vice President Shin Anderson, PM Secretary Kathy Lindstrom, PM Treasurer Tony DiCola, PP Director FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (FAQ'S)Who can sponsor a Grant to a Charitable Organization?
Any individual Member or any local Chapter of the Arizona Order of the Eastern Star may sponsor a grant to a charitable organization. Does the Member or Chapter fill out the Grant Application? The Member or Chapter only fills in the application on two lines titled Sponsor and Sponsor Donation. The balance of information on the application is to be provided by the 501(c)(3)charitable organization. Why does the 501(c)(3) have to fill out the Grant application? All business records are held by the Charity. The sponsor does not have access to this information. The application includes several attachments which are required of your selected 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Does the Member and/or Chapter have to donate to this Charitable Organization? If the Member or Chapter supports the charitable organization, then they should be donating or have a line in their budget for the donation as a show of their commitment to the charitable organization. Is a Matching Donation required? A matching donation is suggested but not required. Who decides which 501(c)(3) may receive a Grant? The AESF Board of Directors will review all completed Grant Applications received on or before April 30. The Grant Applications may be acted upon as they are received and approved. How is the Grant distributed? The AESF will send a check, payable to the approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to the Secretary of the Sponsoring Chapter or Member who will plan to meet with and distribute the Grant. AESF encourages the Chapter and/or Member to generate some press release or public notice so the Order of the Eastern Star and the local Chapter will be recognized. Where does the 501(c)(3) send their complete Grant application form? Mail it to: Arizona Eastern Star Foundation PO Box 1657 Flagstaff, AZ 86002-1657 or Email it to: [email protected] Under what circumstances will an application not or only partially be approved? The AESF Board of Directors has the sole discretion to approve or reject all applications for grants. The following are only examples of reasons why applications will not be approved:
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Arizona Eastern Star Foundation Grant Application Form:
The AESF Board of Directors will review all completed Grant Applications received on or before April 30.
Arizona Eastern Star Foundation
PO Box 1657 Flagstaff, AZ 86002-1657 Email questions & applications to: [email protected] | ||||