
Limitations
Organization may only submit an application only once per calendar year. The Fund's policies also limit, restrict or prohibit support to:
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Individuals
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Nonprofits whose programs are not within the City of Chicago
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Nonprofit organizations not exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
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Fraternal, veteran, labor, athletic or religious organizations serving a limited constituency
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Professional groups with volunteer service programs
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Individual elementary or secondary schools
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Local chapters of state, regional or national organizations, except those with separately budgeted Chicago-based programs, which otherwise meet these Guidelines
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Hospitals
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Local chapters of single-disease agencies
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Building programs, endowment funds or capital campaigns
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Campaigns for the reduction or liquidation of debt
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Student aid or scholarship programs
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Political, lobbying, or voter registration programs, or those supporting the political candidacy of a particular individual
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Travel - individual or group
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Fundraising events or benefits including sponsorship, tickets or courtesy advertising
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Organizations that may create a conflict with our goals, programs, officers, directors or employees