REQUIREMENTS FROM ALL APPLYING ORGANIZATIONS WITH EACH APPLICATION

1. An audited financial statement for the most recent year from existing organizations. Where an audited statement is unavailable, a Treasurer’s Report will be acceptable. For an organization in the formative state, a projected budget is required.

1. Churches:

   • A Treasurer’s Report for the most recent year as well as a current operating budget showing income and expenses to date.

   • Provide data sheet-stating number of members and average weekly church attendance.

2. Municipality:
   • Grant request must be signed by the First Selectman or the Chairman of the Board of Education for the Town of Westbrook.

2. A Federal Income Tax exemption letter dated after 1969. Exemption letters dated prior to 1969 and State of Connecticut Exemption Certificates are not acceptable. Only the municipality is exempt from this requirement. Churches are required to submit an individual exemption letter through their regional Church Council or affiliation. A new or updated Federal Tax Exemption Letter may be obtained through Internal Revenue Service Customer Service Unit P. O. Box 168 Brooklyn, NY 11202-1680

3. A proposed operating budget for the period of time in which the desired grant will be used.

4. Specific budget for requested funds.