No. An applicant organization that meets the eligibility requirements and has programs that fall within the Foundation’s areas of interest may submit a Letter of Intent.
The original funding for the Eden Area Foundation was a bequest from Gordon Oliver and Alden Oliver to Eden United Church of Christ. The bequest directed that the funds be used for local church purposes. In 1999 Eden Church created the Eden Area Foundation and transferred a substantial amount of the bequest to the Foundation to support Christian outreach programs for the welfare of the local community, to exercise stewardship in ways that promote Christian principles, demonstrate Christian compassion in the community, and enliven Eden church itself.
All the information you need to apply can be found on our How To Apply page.
The Foundation grants have ranged from $1,000 to $30,000. There is currently no set limit.
To be eligible for funding, an applicant organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, provide services to residents of Alameda County, include a significant representation of Alameda County residents on its governing board, and have an annual financial audit in accordance with approved accounting practices. The Foundation does not accept applications from individuals, for-profit organizations or profit-making enterprises of a nonprofit organization, private foundations, fundraising organizations, or membership organizations.
The Foundation’s grantmaking process is described fully in our Grant Guidelines and Application Procedures.
The Eden Area is located in central Alameda County, California, and includes the incorporated City of Hayward and San Leandro as well as the unincorporated areas of Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, and San Lorenzo.