Application Process Guidelines

The proposal should have a cover letter of no more than three pages that includes:

• The primary mission, objectives and goals of the organization
• A description of the program, including evidence of need, number of people served and how success will be measured
• A specific dollar amount and how any approved grant funds will be used

In addition, the proposal must contain:

• Copy of IRS tax Exemption letter under Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• An itemized program/project budget showing expenses and income
• A current annual operating budget that lists income and expenses
• A list of current funding sources
• Most current audited financial statement or 990

If your agency received a grant from the Teleflex Foundation for each of the past 3 consecutive years, you are ineligible for another grant for one year following the last grant. You may reapply after that off-year.

The Teleflex Foundation does not fund the following:

• Endowment funds
• Hospitals and Medical Centers
• General operating funds
• Capital campaigns
• Memberships
• Sponsorships
• Direct grants or scholarships to individuals
• Labor, athletic or fraternal groups
• Gifts to organizations that qualify for tax exemption for religious purposes and organizations that are faith-based
• Goodwill advertising
• Fundraising events
• Subscription fees or admission tickets
• Trips or tours

Mail your proposal to:

Jill Kitchin

Teleflex Foundation

155 S. Limerick Road

Limerick, PA 19468

Telephone: (610) 948-2853

Applications are not accepted by email or fax.