Little Black Dress Club
2009 Annual Application Form
Application Deadline is February 1, 2009
Organization Information
Organization Name
Address
City
County
Zip
Primary Contact
Title
Phone
Email
Website
Organization Purpose/Mission
Federal Taxpayer ID #
Amount Requested
Total Operating Budget
Percent of operating expenses of total budget
Percent of budget from United Way
Date organization founded
Organization Information cont.
Complete the sentence: “If awarded, the funds will be used to
Little Black Dress Club provides grants to help underwrite general operating expenses and fund program expenses. Please describe the programs your organization provides to serve low and moderate-income families in Ada and/or Canyon Counties. Please limit your response to no more than 2 pages (12 pt. font).
Describe how your organization collaborates with other community organizations List any collaborating organizations.
Address how your organization meets identified community needs and priorities.
Please describe how funding from the Little Black Dress Club will help your organization serve Ada and/or Canyon Counties.
Describe the number and population(s) your organization serves.
List of major funding sources
Please provide a one paragraph summary of your organization and how it meets individuals, families and community needs.
Please provide a list of your organization’s board members
TO SUBMIT:
Email the following:
Completed application form
501(c)3 letter from the IRS or nonprofit designation as a governmental or tribal entity
Most recent financial statement*
Current organizational operating budget
Most recent 990 statement*
*For start-up organizations (up to 18 months old), recent financial statements and 990 statements are not required.
Applications must be received by February 1, 2009. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Email completed applications to littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com
You may expand the table as needed to complete your information.
December 22, 2008
December 20, 2008
Little Black Dress Club Grant Guidelines
Mission Statement:
The Little Black Dress Club of Boise is a community-based women’s giving circle focused on providing financial operational support of charitable programs and activities.
GRANT MAKING CRITERIA
What types of organizations will Little Black Dress give to?
Little Black Dress Club (LBD) will make grants to recognized public organizations that qualify as 501(c)3 charities according to the IRS. These charities shall be located and provide services in either Ada or Canyon Counties in the state of Idaho. The charities must be in full compliance with the requirements of the USA Patriot Act. The public charities may be, but are not limited to:
Public charities may be institutions, organization or agencies providing services designed to improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income individuals, families in the communities they serve.
It is the intention of the LBD to make awards to non-profit organizations located in either Ada or Canyon County who have:
Annual budgets or reported gifts on IRS form 990 of less than $1,000,000
Operating expense needs for:
salaries
supplies
travel
continuing education
office rental/lease
Provide services in Ada and Canyon Counties in the following areas:
Arts and Culture
Education
Human Rights
Social Services
Who will LBD not give to?
LBD will not make grants to:
Political campaigns
Organizations that exist to influence legislation and voting
Organizations that discriminate against any group
Organizations suspected of (or known to be) engaging in criminal, terrorist, or other illicit behavior
Affiliated organizations of national or international non profits, unless the affiliated organization operates under an independent business license and budget under $1,000,00
Religious organizations, unless it offers particular program or programs benefiting a large portion of a community without regard to religious affiliation and does not duplicate the work of other agencies in the community.
Application Process
Applicants must submit
Completed application form
501(c)3 letter from the IRS or nonprofit designation as a governmental or tribal entity
Most recent financial statement*
Most recent 990 statement*
Current organizational operating budget
Completed applications must be received no later than Feburary 1, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please email completed applications to littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com.
Questions may be addressed to littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com.
*For start-up organizations (up to 18 months old), recent financial statements and 990 statements are not required.
Little Black Dress Club of Boise (LBD)
Women’s Giving Circle in the Idaho Community Foundation
The Little Black Dress Club of Boise is a community-based women’s giving circle focused on providing financial operational support of charitable programs and activities.
GRANT MAKING CRITERIA
What types of organizations will Little Black Dress give to?
Little Black Dress Club (LBD) will make grants to recognized public organizations that qualify as 501(c)3 charities according to the IRS. These charities shall be located and provide services in either Ada or Canyon Counties in the state of Idaho. The charities must be in full compliance with the requirements of the USA Patriot Act. The public charities may be, but are not limited to:
Public charities may be institutions, organization or agencies providing services designed to improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income individuals, families in the communities they serve.
It is the intention of the LBD to make awards to non-profit organizations located in either Ada or Canyon County who have:
Annual budgets or reported gifts on IRS form 990 of less than $1,000,000
Operating expense needs for:
salaries
supplies
travel
continuing education
office rental/lease
Provide services in Ada and Canyon Counties in the following areas:
Arts and Culture
Education
Human Rights
Social Services
Who will LBD not give to?
LBD will not make grants to:
Political campaigns
Organizations that exist to influence legislation and voting
Organizations that discriminate against any group
Organizations suspected of (or known to be) engaging in criminal, terrorist, or other illicit behavior
Affiliated organizations of national or international non profits, unless the affiliated organization operates under an independent business license and budget under $1,000,00
Religious organizations, unless it offers particular program or programs benefiting a large portion of a community without regard to religious affiliation and does not duplicate the work of other agencies in the community.
Application Process
Applicants must submit
Completed application form
501(c)3 letter from the IRS or nonprofit designation as a governmental or tribal entity
Most recent financial statement*
Most recent 990 statement*
Current organizational operating budget
Completed applications must be received no later than Feburary 1, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please email completed applications to littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com.
Questions may be addressed to littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com.
*For start-up organizations (up to 18 months old), recent financial statements and 990 statements are not required.
Little Black Dress Club of Boise (LBD)
Women’s Giving Circle in the Idaho Community Foundation
October 3, 2008
Little Black Dress Club: Members Only Social
The Little Black Dress Club members only social on Monday, September 29th, was a smashing success! About 25 LBDC ladies attended the event at the Falcon Tavern, where the Steering Committee updated everyone on membership, upcoming social activities and grants. Of course, all enjoyed appetizers and drinks as well!
Little Black Dress Club welcomed two new members the day of the social, including our 50th! That meets the goal we set in April of 50 members in our first year. We love meeting goals six months early! Thank you to all of you fabulous women committed to fun and philanthropy!
Catie, Jessica and Lisa
Membership gets the update
Catie and Jessica
Christine and Kara
Tracy H. and Lisa B. enjoy a laugh together
Enjoying the Grants Committee report
Kelly, Beth and Kimberlee
Special sisters! 50th member Stephanie and sister Cindy
Monica updates on general business
Amy, Lauren and Danielle
Everyone enjoying drinks and apps
Little Black Dress Club welcomed two new members the day of the social, including our 50th! That meets the goal we set in April of 50 members in our first year. We love meeting goals six months early! Thank you to all of you fabulous women committed to fun and philanthropy!
Catie, Jessica and Lisa
Membership gets the update
Catie and Jessica
Christine and Kara
Tracy H. and Lisa B. enjoy a laugh together
Enjoying the Grants Committee report
Kelly, Beth and Kimberlee
Special sisters! 50th member Stephanie and sister Cindy
Monica updates on general business
Amy, Lauren and Danielle
Everyone enjoying drinks and apps July 29, 2008
Bone Marrow Donor Drive, August 9th
There is a bone marrow donor drive on Saturday, August 9, downtown at Boise City Hall, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's FREE and all it takes is a cheek swab. St. Al's closed their donor donation this spring and St. Luke's is closing in September. People can hit the Farmer's Market and then go to the event!
Little Black Dress Club member Kimberlee Bratcher says, "In 1990, my best friend and I road-tripped to Sacramento, California to the nearest bone marrow registry site. Though it’s been 18 years, I’ve never been called to donate. But the registry has kept track of me through 8 different moves and I wait for the day that I’m called to potentially save a life."
Little Black Dress Club member Kimberlee Bratcher says, "In 1990, my best friend and I road-tripped to Sacramento, California to the nearest bone marrow registry site. Though it’s been 18 years, I’ve never been called to donate. But the registry has kept track of me through 8 different moves and I wait for the day that I’m called to potentially save a life."
Little Black Dress Club in the St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration
Little Black Dress Club has created a team for the St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration. Our team is open to anyone who would like to do the event with Little Black Dress Club, member or not!
To participate, go to http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1540465&action=ct and select "regular team registration." On the next page, select "Little Black Dress Club" from the team pull-down menu. We all need to be signed up by Sept. 5th.
On event day we will be meeting on the steps of the Old Post Office on the corner of 8th and Bannock, time to be determined (we'll send out an email to team members). We hope you can join us for this fun event!
To participate, go to http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1540465&action=ct and select "regular team registration." On the next page, select "Little Black Dress Club" from the team pull-down menu. We all need to be signed up by Sept. 5th.
On event day we will be meeting on the steps of the Old Post Office on the corner of 8th and Bannock, time to be determined (we'll send out an email to team members). We hope you can join us for this fun event!
June 23, 2008
Little Black Dress Club Lends an "Extra Hand" for ALS
This past Saturday Little Black Dress Club members had the privilege of doing a volunteer project for Sharon, a wonderful woman with ALS who needed a little help around the house. We washed windows inside and out, and planted some pretty, colorful flowers in the yard.
Thanks to Sharon's awesome grandson Jason for all of his help, and to Fred Meyer for providing the flowers at half-price. Thanks also to Sharon's neighbors Jim and Travis, who came over to fix Jason's basketball hoop!
L to R: SAM, Tracy, Hilarie, Sharon, Joanna and Idoia
Michelle and Idoia
Camille and Jason
Hilarie, Joanna and Tracy June 16, 2008
Brunch with the LBDC!
Sunday Brunch with the Little Black Dress Club!
When: Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 8am – 12pm
* be eligible for door prizes by arriving before 10am *
Where: White House Black Market, BODO
Wear: Come casual in order to try on some fabulous dresses!
We will have a large assortment of dresses ordered just for our viewing!
For purchases of $125, we’ll receive $25 off and for purchases of $200 or more, we’ll receive $50 off. Most importantly though, 10% of all proceeds will go directly into our LBDC fund! For the complete shopping experience, a stylist will also be on hand for assistance.
This event is open to all members and interested women who may have missed our first kick off event. Please feel free to bring a friend or two that may be interested in learning more about the LBDC.
Please RSVP to littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com quickly as the event is limited to the first 50 women!
When: Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 8am – 12pm
* be eligible for door prizes by arriving before 10am *
Where: White House Black Market, BODO
Wear: Come casual in order to try on some fabulous dresses!
We will have a large assortment of dresses ordered just for our viewing!
For purchases of $125, we’ll receive $25 off and for purchases of $200 or more, we’ll receive $50 off. Most importantly though, 10% of all proceeds will go directly into our LBDC fund! For the complete shopping experience, a stylist will also be on hand for assistance.
This event is open to all members and interested women who may have missed our first kick off event. Please feel free to bring a friend or two that may be interested in learning more about the LBDC.
Please RSVP to littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com quickly as the event is limited to the first 50 women!
June 6, 2008
Upcoming Little Black Dress Club Volunteer Opportunity
We have another excellent volunteer opportunity coming up, and this one doesn't involve being anywhere at 5:30 a.m.! Details are below:
Project: Washing windows and doing various yard projects for a single woman with ALS who lives in Meridian. This project comes to us from Extra Hands for ALS http://www.extrahandsforals.org/chapters/archives/cat_boise.html
Date: Saturday, June 21st NEW TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Transportation: Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Albertsons on 17th and State (in the back of the parking lot by the recycling) and carpool to the site.
We would love to have you join us for this project. Please email littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com if you can help!
Project: Washing windows and doing various yard projects for a single woman with ALS who lives in Meridian. This project comes to us from Extra Hands for ALS http://www.extrahandsforals.org/chapters/archives/cat_boise.html
Date: Saturday, June 21st NEW TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Transportation: Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Albertsons on 17th and State (in the back of the parking lot by the recycling) and carpool to the site.
We would love to have you join us for this project. Please email littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com if you can help!
Thank You, "Iron Women" of Little Black Dress Club!
A big thank you to the ladies of Little Black Dress Club who got up (super) early last weekend to volunteer at the first-annual Ironman 70.3! Your dedication definitely makes you "Iron Women" in our book!
May 12, 2008
LBD in Race for the Cure
After the Race
Joanna
Run Monica, run!
Hilarie
That's Lisa over there, running out of the shot!
Cathy
Louise
Ready for the Race! Little Black Dress Club had a great morning of fun and philanthropy in The Komen Boise Race for the Cure® on Saturday! Team members included Monica Hopkins, Hilarie Engle, Stephanie McCurdy, Louise Harris Berlin, Lisa Bosworth, Joanna Engle, Liz Littman, Cathy Silak and Greta Tollefson.
The Little Black Dress Club team raised $495.00 to fund breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in the Treasure Valley community and in support of the national search for a cure.
The Little Black Dress Club team raised $495.00 to fund breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in the Treasure Valley community and in support of the national search for a cure.
April 28, 2008
Little Black Dress Club Update!
We are so excited about all of the community interest in Little Black Dress Club! It's shaping up to be a great group of women who know that fun and philanthropy go hand-in-hand!
At this point we are not scheduling regular "membership" meetings, per se. Instead, the Steering Committee is in the process of planning regular volunteer and social events for the next few months, starting with a team in the Komen Boise Race for the Cure on May 10th (see previous blog posting for details). We will email and blog as we pin down the details on other upcoming events, so keep an eye out for updates-there is some fun stuff in the pipeline!
And remember: participation in events is not a requirement for membership in LBD-participate as much as you want in whichever events interest you!
At this point we are not scheduling regular "membership" meetings, per se. Instead, the Steering Committee is in the process of planning regular volunteer and social events for the next few months, starting with a team in the Komen Boise Race for the Cure on May 10th (see previous blog posting for details). We will email and blog as we pin down the details on other upcoming events, so keep an eye out for updates-there is some fun stuff in the pipeline!
And remember: participation in events is not a requirement for membership in LBD-participate as much as you want in whichever events interest you!
April 14, 2008
Race with us - for fun & for a cure!
Did you miss the LBD Kickoff Party? Or did you have so much fun you want to join us again?
Well, you may know that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. What you may not know is that you can help these women and thousands of others in the fight against breast cancer.
On May 10, 2008, The Little Black Dress Club will be participating in the Komen Boise Race for the Cure with a great team of dedicated people. The money raised through the Race will fund vital education, screening and treatment programs for underserved women in our own community and support the national search for a cure.
Join the fight by registering as part of the Little Black Dress Club team or by supporting our efforts by making a contribution. Registrations are due: April 30, 2008, so don't delay!
We need your support! Every step counts!
Questions? e-mail us at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com
Well, you may know that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. What you may not know is that you can help these women and thousands of others in the fight against breast cancer.
On May 10, 2008, The Little Black Dress Club will be participating in the Komen Boise Race for the Cure with a great team of dedicated people. The money raised through the Race will fund vital education, screening and treatment programs for underserved women in our own community and support the national search for a cure.
Join the fight by registering as part of the Little Black Dress Club team or by supporting our efforts by making a contribution. Registrations are due: April 30, 2008, so don't delay!
We need your support! Every step counts!
Questions? e-mail us at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com
Little Black Dress Club: How to Join
To join Little Black Dress Club, click here to link to our fund in the Idaho Community Foundation: http://secure.idcomfdn.org/FundDonation/tabid/64/Default.aspx
Just select Little Black Dress Club from the pull-down menu of funds.
You are also welcome to email us at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com and request a hard-copy .pdf membership form. This form can be filled out and mailed to the ICF with your membership payment.
Whatever works best for you, works for us!
Just select Little Black Dress Club from the pull-down menu of funds.
You are also welcome to email us at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com and request a hard-copy .pdf membership form. This form can be filled out and mailed to the ICF with your membership payment.
Whatever works best for you, works for us!
Idaho Statesman Features Little Black Dress Club!
Thank you to the Idaho Statesman for featuring Little Black Dress Club in today's paper!
To read the article, click here:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/351435.html
To read the article, click here:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/351435.html
April 8, 2008
Little Black Dress Club Kickoff Party Photos!
Thank you to everybody who attended the Little Black Dress Clubkickoff party Monday night!
Thanks to you it was truly a fabulous evening of
fun, friendship and philanthropy!
More photos coming soon!
April 4, 2008
LBD Kickoff is Right Around the Corner!
We are looking forward to seeing everybody at the Little Black Dress Club kickoff party on Monday! We are excited to tell you more about the project, and ready to answer any questions you may have. We'll also have information about some really fun upcoming social events we have planned.
See you at the Falcon on Monday evening!
See you at the Falcon on Monday evening!
March 5, 2008
About Little Black Dress Club
Little Black Dress Club: What It Is
Little Black Dress Club is a Boise-based women’s social giving circle established by Hilarie Engle, Monica Hopkins and Stephanie McCurdy, with assistance from Tracy Bresina and Sydney Sallabanks.
Little Black Dress Club believes that philanthropy is fun and fabulous, and wants every woman to have the opportunity to enjoy being a philanthropist! Little Black Dress Club will offer a way for those who are already philanthropic to increase or streamline their giving, and will also bring new donors into the world of philanthropy.
Little Black Dress Club is a way to connect to our community and form personal bonds with like-minded women. As a group we will learn about giving in general, needs in the community and specific nonprofit organizations. The collective strength of Little Black Dress Club is what will make this new giving circle a powerful and positive force.
The Little Black Dress Club kickoff party is Monday, April 7th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Falcon Tavern, 780 W. Idaho Street. We hope you will join us for this special hosted evening filled with friends, fun and philanthropy. Little Black Dresses optional!
Little Black Dress Club: How It Works
Contributions from Little Black Dress Club will be invested in an interest-earning short-term (two years) fund in the Idaho Community Foundation. The interest generated is expected to nearly offset the small fee for establishing the fund.
Membership in Little Black Dress Club is a $300 contribution to the fund. This gift can be paid in a lump sum or in quarterly installments of $75 or monthly installments of $25. More information about contributions will be available at the kickoff party.
The membership goal of Little Black Dress Club is to bring together 50 members during its inaugural year, which will translate to a $15,000 giving pool.
Little Black Dress Club will use its fund to award grants to Ada and Canyon County-based nonprofit organizations. Initial plans are to fund three $5,000 grants. However, the funding structure may be flexible depending on the number of members and grant applicants. The Little Black Dress Club Grants Committee will make grant award decisions following grantee applicant presentations to the general membership.
Little Black Dress Club will also host fun and fabulous bi-annual social events that highlight a local nonprofit organization, with a portion of the ticket price going to the selected agency.
Little Black Dress Club: How to Get Involved
If you are interested in finding out more about joining Little Black Dress Club or you are a nonprofit interested in being a beneficiary, contact us at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com.
Little Black Dress Club is a Boise-based women’s social giving circle established by Hilarie Engle, Monica Hopkins and Stephanie McCurdy, with assistance from Tracy Bresina and Sydney Sallabanks.
Little Black Dress Club believes that philanthropy is fun and fabulous, and wants every woman to have the opportunity to enjoy being a philanthropist! Little Black Dress Club will offer a way for those who are already philanthropic to increase or streamline their giving, and will also bring new donors into the world of philanthropy.
Little Black Dress Club is a way to connect to our community and form personal bonds with like-minded women. As a group we will learn about giving in general, needs in the community and specific nonprofit organizations. The collective strength of Little Black Dress Club is what will make this new giving circle a powerful and positive force.
The Little Black Dress Club kickoff party is Monday, April 7th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Falcon Tavern, 780 W. Idaho Street. We hope you will join us for this special hosted evening filled with friends, fun and philanthropy. Little Black Dresses optional!
Little Black Dress Club: How It Works
Contributions from Little Black Dress Club will be invested in an interest-earning short-term (two years) fund in the Idaho Community Foundation. The interest generated is expected to nearly offset the small fee for establishing the fund.
Membership in Little Black Dress Club is a $300 contribution to the fund. This gift can be paid in a lump sum or in quarterly installments of $75 or monthly installments of $25. More information about contributions will be available at the kickoff party.
The membership goal of Little Black Dress Club is to bring together 50 members during its inaugural year, which will translate to a $15,000 giving pool.
Little Black Dress Club will use its fund to award grants to Ada and Canyon County-based nonprofit organizations. Initial plans are to fund three $5,000 grants. However, the funding structure may be flexible depending on the number of members and grant applicants. The Little Black Dress Club Grants Committee will make grant award decisions following grantee applicant presentations to the general membership.
Little Black Dress Club will also host fun and fabulous bi-annual social events that highlight a local nonprofit organization, with a portion of the ticket price going to the selected agency.
Little Black Dress Club: How to Get Involved
If you are interested in finding out more about joining Little Black Dress Club or you are a nonprofit interested in being a beneficiary, contact us at littleblackdressclubboise@gmail.com.
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