Altrusa International Foundation
Phone: 312/427-8521
fax: 312/427-8521
Email: altrusa@altrusa.com
Website: http://www.altrusa.com/Foundation/FoundationMain.asp
Date Established: 1962.
Trustee(s) and Officer(s): Margaret Beaman, Chairman; Barbara S. Stone, Vice Chairman; Catherine S. Boone.
Purpose and Activities: The Altrusa International Foundation is a not-for-profit, philanthropic corporation established in 1962 by Altrusa International, Inc., a worldwide volunteer service organization devoted to contributing to human well-being through the development and implementation of effective local community service programs. The Altrusa International Foundation is dedicated to improving economic well-being and quality of life trough a commitment to community services and literacy. Through the foundation Grants Program, the Foundation provides assistance to individuals and helps Altrusa clubs carry out the independent programs of community service with funds for vocational assistance; graduate school assistance to international students from developing countries; literacy projects; and community service projects sponsored by local Altrusa clubs.
Application Data: Applications are available only through local Altrusa Clubs and individuals and projects must be sponsored by an Altrusa Club. Contact the international foundation office and your request will be forwarded to the Altrusa Club in your area for further consideration. If that club is able to assist you it will contact you for further information.
Deadline: Varies.
Fiscal Information: Grants range from $250 to $1K.