The PeyBack Foundation funds various programs in Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee.  The Foundation has distributed more than $4.3 million in grants since 2002, including $800,000 in May 2011 to 147 youth based organizations.  The Foundation provides assistance to programs such as Boys & Girls Clubs, area food banks, after-school programs, and summer camps.  The deadline for grant applications is February 1^st each year.

Click here for a complete listing of the 2011 PeyBack Foundation Grant Recipients

PEYBACK FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF POLICY AND OBJECTIVES
The PeyBack Foundation, a public non-profit corporation, was established in 1999 by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by assisting programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for children at risk.

Policies and programs are directed by its Resource Council who have discretionary powers and are dedicated to discharging their responsibility in a manner that will result in maximum beneficial use of resources of the Foundation to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth.  The nature of the programs and their long-term benefit shall be guiding considerations in funding grants.

Due to the close association of Peyton Manning with the Indiana, Tennessee and the New Orleans Metropolitan area, programs and projects related to the youth in these areas are of primary concern to the Foundation.

With the 2012 grant cycle (grant application due February 2012) – if an organization has been funded three years in a row, (2009, 2010, 2011) we ask that you wait until February 2013 to apply again.  After funding a program for three years in a row, we would like to see some sustainability for one year without us.

LIMITATIONS

In general, the following are not areas that the PeyBack Foundation supports:

• Organizations without 501 © (3) tax-exempt status – will immediately be eliminated
• Fundraising and sponsorship events (e.g., golf tournaments, telethons, banquets)
• Groups outside of Indiana, Tennessee and New Orleans, LA
• Projects/groups benefiting an individual or just a few persons
• Building/renovating expenses of any kind
• To defray meeting, conferences, workshops or seminars expenses
• Payment of travel of individuals or groups
• Re-granting organizations
• Post-event fundraising
• Multi-year gifts

POLICIES for 2012

• With the 2012 grant cycle (grant application due February 2012) – if an organization has been funded three years in a row, (2009, 2010, 2011) we ask that you wait until February 2013 to apply again.  After funding a program for three years in a row, we would like to see some sustainability for one year without us.
• Requests for funding are limited to one request per organization
• Other than the grant application and information requested on the applications, no additional materials are to be submitted
• Significant majority of children being served are economically disadvantaged
• Will only grant funds to organizations that have tax-exempt status under Section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code  *** (see below)
• Contribution dollars are limited to Indiana, Tennessee and New Orleans, Louisiana areas
• Supports programs for at risk youth ages 6-18
• A proposal asking to consider providing a portion of the support for a project will generally receive greater preference than one seeking exclusive funding
• Offer choices of funding at three donation levels.
• The PeyBack Foundation grant limit is $15,000, although most grant amounts range between $1,500 and $10,000.  For organizations and projects new to us, we prefer to start at a more modest level and work toward building a long term relationship
• Grant making policy places more emphasis on specific project proposals than on general operating fund or capital campaign projects
• Organizations that receive a grant will be required to complete a post grant evaluation (that will be given to you once awarded the grant) by January 15, 2012.  Not completing the form, will eliminate future funding.  This form is given to the organization once the grant has been awarded.
• Incomplete grant applications will not be considered for funding
• Only the 2012 grant application will be accepted.  The application has been updated and we need all of the information on this application, so applications from previous years will not be reviewed.

***Organization’s name that is applying for grant must be the name on the 501 © 3 documentation – If not, there must be a letter from the organization (on their letterhead) along with the 501 © 3 documentation stating the relationship between the applying organization and theirs.

Programs that address the following are those the Foundation would be more likely to fund:

• Have a direct benefit to children through relationships and activities
• Promote positive interaction with peers and adults
• provide opportunities for children to be creative
• Promote youth and life skills development
• Develop social skills
• Provide physical activity
• Offer meaningful community involvement