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Application Process

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Application Process

Simply complete the Membership Application form PDF and submit it to DVG, along with the Required Documentation (as noted below) and check in the appropriate dues amount, payable to “Delaware Valley Grantmakers”.

>>See the Dues page for the current fees.

If you are a NEW DONOR and do not yet have all of the
supporting documentation that is required, contact us at
info@dvg.org or 215/790-9700 and talk with us - we might
be able to process your application in the meantime.

Required Documentation
If you represent a private foundation, community foundation,
corporate foundation, federated fund, grantmaking public charity,
or quasi-public grantmaking entity, we ask for the following to be
submitted in addition to the application form:

1. Copy of IRS determination letter
2. Copy of latest 990 or 990-PF
3. Current Annual Report (if available)
4. Audited Financial Statement
5. List of Board members/trustees
6. Application guidelines/statement of goals of grantmaking program, including program areas and geographical focus
7. List of subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates (Corporate foundations only)

 

Corporate giving programs need only submit a current annual report; application guidelines/statement of goals of grantmaking program; and a list of subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates.

Bank Trust Departments need only submit a letter describing their activities in managing charitable trusts.

Individuals who meet criteria for membership need only submit a letter briefly describing the goals of their giving.

Donor Advised Funds who are affiliated with a DVG member organization (community foundation or commercial gift fund) need only submit a letter briefly describing the goals of their giving.

 

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