Post Foundation — checklist¶
What this is: A grant from the John A. and Margaret Post Foundation (applied through Wells Fargo). Supports education and community programs in New Jersey (priority northwest NJ — we are Watchung/Somerset, which is a bit south of their core area, but education is in scope).
Ask: $10,000
When: Submit by October 1, 2026
Funder site: Post Foundation → Start your application
They prefer short applications — our draft is already written that way.
Status: Submitted — 2026-09-16 via Wells Fargo portal · awaiting November review cycle
Docs: - One-pager: board_approval.md - Comprehensive brief: BOARD_APPROVAL_BRIEF.md
What the board needs to do¶
- ~~Read / approve the ask~~ — submitted
- Save confirmation email/PDF to Google Drive
Apex STEM Education/Grants/ - Wait for Foundation decision (semi-annual meeting after Oct 1 deadline — typically November)
- If awarded: execute any grant agreement; treasurer tracks spend vs budget
Checklist¶
- [x] Draft / one-pager finalized and fact-checked (all repo-grounded; no invented data)
- [x] Budget lines used for portal submit (2025–26 actuals + 2026–27 wishlist)
- [x] Money packet ready (nonprofit bank account opened Sep 2026; Zeffy live; W-9 and determination letter in Drive)
- [x] Submitted online (2026-09-16; before Oct 1)
- [ ] Confirmation in Drive
- [x] Grant lead marked status submitted
Draft files¶
| File | What it is |
|---|---|
| board_approval.md | 1-page board vote summary (quick read) |
| BOARD_APPROVAL_BRIEF.md | Comprehensive brief with all facts verified and remaining actions |
| draft.md | Full narrative + budget (paste into portal) |
| loi.md | Short version if needed |
Log¶
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Eligibility checked; $10k draft ready for board review |
| 2026-09-03 | AAUW skipped; Post is #1 active submit. Board approval blurb added. Bank + Zeffy noted live. |
| 2026-09-10 | Drafts finalized for board approval; all facts verified against repo sources (EIN, 501(c)(3) effective date 2026-06-16, bank account opened Sep 2026, program outcomes). No TBD/placeholders remain. Ready for board vote. |
| 2026-09-17 | Budget rewritten from 2025–26 actuals + 2026–27 wishlist line items ($6,315 season + $2,500 access + contingency = $10,000) |
| 2026-09-16 | Submitted $10,000 application on Wells Fargo Post Foundation portal |