Each applicant organization is evaluated on its merits. Specifically, we review the quality of the program, its service to the public, the size and type of constituency it serves, the organization's management, its accountability, finances and fund-raising practices.

ELIGIBLE

Proposals will be considered from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. To be eligible for consideration organizations must:

• Satisfy one of the grantmaking priorities

• Benefit the customers, employees and communities in the areas we serve

• Not duplicate or significantly overlap the work of public agencies on the federal, state or local level

• Serve the community without discrimination on the basis of race, sex or religion

• Keep books available for regular independent outside audit and make the results available to all potential contributors

• Comply with applicable laws regarding registration and reporting

INELEIGIBLE

NYNEX Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation does not provide funding for:

• Individuals

• Organizations not eligible for tax-deductible support

• Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

• Religious organizations, unless the particular program will benefit a large portion of a community and does not duplicate the work of other agencies in the community

• Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns

• Organizations which discriminate on the basis of race, sex or religion

• Organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation

• Special occasion, good-will advertising, i.e., journals or dinner programs

• Operating expenses or organizations supported by United Way

• Endowments or Capital Campaigns

• Film and media production projects or broadcast program underwriting

• Research studies, unless related to projects we are already supporting

• Organizations which have received a grant from NYNEX in the last three consecutive years. You may reapply after a year's hiatus.