Purposes for Which Grants Are Not Made

The Foundation does not make grants from its unrestricted funds for:

• Sectarian or religious activities
• Grants directly to individuals
• Grants to private foundations
• Endowments or memorials
• Direct or grass-roots lobbying efforts
• Conferences, research, or informational activities on topics that are primarily national or international in perspective

In addition, the Foundation generally does not make grants for:

• Federal, state, or municipal agencies or departments supported by taxation
• Sponsorship of or support for one-time events
• Liquidation of obligations incurred at a previous date
• Sustaining support for recurring operating expenses