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.
What the board needs to do¶
- Read the draft → draft.md
- Approve the $10,000 ask and budget lines (or send edits)
- Treasurer confirms W-9 / bank / determination letter (grant readiness)
- One person submits on the Wells Fargo foundation portal
- Save the confirmation email/PDF to Google Drive
Checklist¶
- [ ] Draft approved
- [ ] Budget lines approved by treasurer
- [ ] Money packet ready
- [ ] Submitted online by Oct 1
- [ ] Confirmation in Drive
- [ ] Grant lead marked status submitted
Draft files¶
| File | What it is |
|---|---|
| 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 |