Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
From whom does the O.P. and W.E. Edwards Foundation accept applications?
As a small foundation, we feel we cannot adequately evaluate proposals from organizations which are not directly familiar to us. Our experience has been that our most successful grants have been to groups with which one or more Trustees are closely acquainted.
The General Fund accepts applications only from organizations with which one or more of the board members is familiar. Present partner organizations are welcome to submit a grant application, although we will generally only consider one per year.
The Arts, Environmental and Astronomy Fund advisors will request applications directly, they do not accept Letter of Inquires (LOIs).
How do the board members become familiar with organizations?
Our board members are very diverse group and all are involved and active in their local communities and in the philanthropic community. Board members become familiar with organizations through their everyday interactions, professional dealings and contacts, friends, relatives and partner organizations. Introductions can not be solicited.
How do I submit an application?
Please see the Application Information link on our website for more information.
How do I submit a report?
Please see the Reporting Information link on our website for more information.
How do I know if my organization already has a profile on the on-line application/reporting website?
I lost my username and/or password for the on-line application/reporting website.
Please do not create a new user name or password if your think your organization already has a profile!
Grant information is linked to the username that created the application, not to the organization name. This means that you must use that username and password to access any information on the grant, submit an application after and Letter of Inquiry (LOI) has been approved or submit a report.
Please contact us if you can’t find your user name or don’t know if you have one. Passwords may be retrieved using the “Forgot your password?” link on the on-line application log in page.
What do I do if my file is too large to include it in my application or report?
If you can’t attach it in the appropriate area, try attaching it to the “Other Information” section of the form. If it is still too large, go ahead and email the attachment to us. If a file is required in the application or report in order to submit it, simply upload a document (Word, PDF or other) that says “File too large to upload. Have included in the Other Information section” or “File to large too upload. Have emailed separately to the Foundation” or something to that effect. We’ll take care of things from there.
