Application Guidelines The Carthage Foundation confines most of its grant awards to programs that will address public policy questions concerned with national and international issues. There are no geographical restrictions. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. Proposals for the following are usually declined: event sponsorships, endowments, capital campaigns, renovations, or government agencies. Initial inquiries to the Foundation should be in letter form signed by the organization’s President, or authorized representative, and have the approval of the organization’s Board of Directors. The letter should include a concise description and budget for the specific purpose for which funds are requested. Additional information must include the organization’s current annual budget, latest audited financial statement, and annual report. A copy of the organization’s current determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service evidencing tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code is required. Additional information may be requested if needed for further evaluation. The Foundation normally considers grants at quarterly meetings. However, requests may be submitted at any time and will be acted upon as expeditiously as possible. Grant applications should be addressed to: Michael W. Gleba, Treasurer The Carthage Foundation One Oxford Centre 301 Grant Street, Suite 3900 Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6401 View the 2007 Annual Report (260k) View the 2006 Annual Report (520k) View the 2005 Annual Report (706k) These documents are in Adobe Acrobat Reader format. If you need the free reader, click here.