The reason why we may ask for proposals in the beginning of our relationship with a nonprofit partner is because we want make sure that our missions are in alignment. We are very intentional about ensuring the organization fits very clearly in our intersectional feminist focus; therefore, we look for mission statements and external messaging that emphasize the intersection of gender AND racial equity, rather than just one or the other. The reason why we focus on programs that prioritize the combination of both gender and racial equity is that less than two percent of philanthropic dollars go towards women and girls. It is even less for women of color. We do not have unlimited funding so we are trying to move that needle in any way we can.

In order to avoid wasting your time, the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Please see the Apply for a Grant instructions for more information. If your organization has been notified as eligible to submit a proposal, please follow the instructions below. In order to conserve time and effort, please feel free to cut and paste from a proposal you have submitted to us or another funder, or content from your website.

A proposal to the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation does not have to use our proposal template; however, it must consist of the following three parts:

1. Cover Sheet

Download a Proposal Cover Sheet

  • 1 year proposal cover sheet (Word or PDF)
  • 3 year contingency proposal cover sheet (Word or PDF)

Because we have limited funding, we may ask for a proposal narrative to make sure that your organization is aligned with our intersectional feminist mission. If your organization has been invited to submit a new proposal, please find the instructions for general proposals here:

If your organization has been invited to submit a grant renewal application, please find the instructions for grant renewals here:

We ask for budget information to determine what impact we can make and the need from other requests in our community. The following attachments to the proposal are required for all applicants:

  • Proposed project budget (if applicable), showing revenue and expenses
  • Current operating budget, showing revenue and expenses

The following attachments are required only if your organization has never been awarded a Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation grant before:

  • Copy of IRS final determination letter for 501(c)(3) status (must reflect organization’s current name)
  • Most recent Form 990 (send electronically)

We ask for budget information to determine what impact we can make and the need from other requests in our community. The following attachments to the proposal are required for all applicants:

  • Proposed project budget (if applicable), showing revenue and expenses
  • Current operating budget, showing revenue and expenses

The following attachments are required only if your organization has never been awarded a Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation grant before:

  • Copy of IRS final determination letter for 501(c)(3) status (must reflect organization’s current name)
  • Most recent Form 990 (send electronically)

Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis.

  • Please submit the following attachments to support[at]baskinfoundation.org:
    • Cover Sheet and Proposal Narrative should be combined into a single document
    • Budget attachments should be combined into a single document
    • Copy of IRS final determination letter for 501(c)(3) status (must reflect organization’s current name)
    • Most Recent Form 990