2012 The Coudrain Group
www.thecoudrain.com
Foundation Name
Address
City, State Zip
Dear ______________:
The ___________ (name) organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency that has taken the lead in
providing ____________(service) for ___________(client type) in _________(location). I am writing to
see if you would consider a proposal to ________________________________________ (proposed
project).
Our organization currently ________________ (details)
Our organization would like to _________________________ (proposed project) because
______________________________________(reason/need for project)
Your foundation has expressed a special interest in __________________ (relevant area). We hope
that you will give our project further consideration.
We estimate the cost of this project to be $ ___.
I will be calling shortly to seek an appointment to discuss this project. In the meantime, would you
please mail me your application guidelines and any instructions for preparing a completed request. A
copy of our 501(c)3 letter is attached.
Sincerely,
Name of Sender
Organization