Endowment Grants
In January of 2008, members of Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church passed the “10% Solution” during the annual congregational meeting. This resolution reserves 10% of the annual increase in the Emerson Endowment as a special fund for charitable giving to non-profit organizations, including Unitarian Universalist organizations. The application process for the fund is managed by the Social Action Council, and a final decision for awards is approved by the Board of Trustees and a vote by the congregation.
The Endowment Grant Awards were developed for two primary purposes:
1. To support local organizations with one time contributions for special projects or to meet urgent operational needs
2. To give Emersonians an opportunity to give back to the community by identifying and supporting organizations that uphold the principles of our faith by addressing issues of social justice such as hunger, education, housing, health, environment, religious tolerance, disaster relief, violence or substance abuse.
Selection Criteria
Mandatory
1. 501 (c) 3 Organization
2. Recommended by involved Emerson member
Other
1. Consistent with UU principles
2. Perceived impact of award
3. Involvement of Emerson members
4. Financial soundness of organization and project
5. Degree to which award leverages existing resources
6. Project sustained after grant funding is spent
7. Grant funding critical to project success
8. Future Emerson involmement with organization
9. Project success will be measured
10. Emerson identification with project will be published
11. Success doesn't require total available Emerson funds
12. Located in greater Houston area.
2011 Grants Awarded Totalling $45,355: As determined by the Emerson Congregation Jan. 22, 2012:
$ 6,164 for #104: Groppe Scholarships
$10,000 for #105: Nature Discovery Center
$ 2,000 for #108: Amazing Place Phone Tree
$ 6,000 for # 109: Freemen's Town Restoration
$10,000 for #110: Human Trafficing Prevention
$ 6,361 for #113: Drug Court Foundation
2010 Grants Awarded Totalling $2,598:·
$1,500 for # 15 Drug Court Fundraising Event
$1,098 for # 14 Northwest UU Church Emergency Support
Click for a summary of the requests for 2010 Grant Awards and 2011 Grant Awards
The Endowment Grant Awards were developed for two primary purposes:
1. To support local organizations with one time contributions for special projects or to meet urgent operational needs
2. To give Emersonians an opportunity to give back to the community by identifying and supporting organizations that uphold the principles of our faith by addressing issues of social justice such as hunger, education, housing, health, environment, religious tolerance, disaster relief, violence or substance abuse.
Selection Criteria
Mandatory
1. 501 (c) 3 Organization
2. Recommended by involved Emerson member
Other
1. Consistent with UU principles
2. Perceived impact of award
3. Involvement of Emerson members
4. Financial soundness of organization and project
5. Degree to which award leverages existing resources
6. Project sustained after grant funding is spent
7. Grant funding critical to project success
8. Future Emerson involmement with organization
9. Project success will be measured
10. Emerson identification with project will be published
11. Success doesn't require total available Emerson funds
12. Located in greater Houston area.
2011 Grants Awarded Totalling $45,355: As determined by the Emerson Congregation Jan. 22, 2012:
$ 6,164 for #104: Groppe Scholarships
$10,000 for #105: Nature Discovery Center
$ 2,000 for #108: Amazing Place Phone Tree
$ 6,000 for # 109: Freemen's Town Restoration
$10,000 for #110: Human Trafficing Prevention
$ 6,361 for #113: Drug Court Foundation
2010 Grants Awarded Totalling $2,598:·
$1,500 for # 15 Drug Court Fundraising Event
$1,098 for # 14 Northwest UU Church Emergency Support
Click for a summary of the requests for 2010 Grant Awards and 2011 Grant Awards
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