Charity Foundation
Since 1964, the ACBL Charity Foundation has made substantial contributions to a wide range of charitable organizations. To make a donation or find out more, call 901-332-5586, ext. 1225, or e-mail us at charityfdn@acbl.org.
In an effort to respond to the needs of charity in our local areas, in 2005 the ACBL Charity Foundation began issuing grants to districts rather than granting one $100,000 contribution to a national Charity of the Year. The ACBL Charity Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization, and contributions are fully tax deductible.
The districts will be included in a four-year cycle with the exceptions of Districts 1 and 2, where charity funds are collected by the Canadian Bridge Federation. Districts 18 and 19 will share one grant with District 19 receiving 60% and District 18 receiving 40% for the first four-year cycle.
The districts will be given grants in the following years:
Year Districts
2005 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 17
2006 3, 13, 16, 20, 24
2007 8, 9, 10, 14, 21, 23
2008 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25
The CBF Charitable Fund decides grant recipients from money raised in Canada. Each district will be allowed to allocate $20,000. This sum can be divided into no more than five separate grants, each of which must be made to a qualified 501 (c)(3) organization. The check will be written after the appropriate documentation of the 501(c)(3) status has been provided, and the checks will be distributed directly to the recipients. Requests for checks will be made by the district director. The relevant district boards or their designee shall allocate the district grants.
Requests for grant allocations must be made by Dec. 1 of each year or the unused portion will be forfeited and the funds returned to the general fund of the Charity Foundation. Distribution of funds may be delayed due to availability of liquid assets, and the districts shall be promptly notified of any such delays.
If your district holds an NABC the year that you receive your $20,000, perhaps you can give part or all the money along with the already allotted $5000 to generate more publicity.