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The Sample Society of America:
Summer Food Program
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Program Contact:
Mrs Angie Smith
support@grantanalyst.com
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$34,000 |
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| Program Budget: |
$40,000 |
| Program Dates: |
8/10/2004 - 9/10/2004 |
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Recipient's Background |
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Proposal |
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Mission
The Sample Society of America exists to provide samples to impoverished yet deserving populations within the United States as well as anyone else that wants to receive samples. We believe that the proliferation of samples is the world's answer to such devastating problems as world hunger, world peace, and adequate parking availability.
History
The Sample Society was formed in 1982 to address the increasing lack of samples available to the general public. In reponse to this need, the founding members organized the society as a means of soliciting funds to be used for purchasing samples in the marketplace and then providing those samples free of charge.
Current Programs
Samples For Everyone - Our main program to provide samples for everyone.
Sample Activist Education - Our college campus program to educate America's future leaders on the importance of samples.
Population Served
The Sample Society of America serves everyone in the United States, primarily the impoverished.
Annual Budget
$500,000.00
Fiscal Year
12/31/2002
Other Funding Sources for this organization
none
IRS 501(c)(3) letter available
True
IRS form 990 copy available
True
Audited Financial Statements Available
False
Key organization personnel, qualifications and affiliations
Mike Smith, Ben Jones
Board members and affiliations
Mike Smith, Ben Jones, Jerry Arthur
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Short Purpose of Grant
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Cover Letter
Date
Dr Jim Baxter, CMT, FAAMT
Director
The Samples Foundation
1111 W. 1st St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Dr Baxter:
The Sample Society is interested in the grants you are offering on GrantAnalyst.cop. I am currently employed as Legislative Director for Assemblywoman XXXX, Chairperson of the NYS Assembly XXX. I accepted this position because of the emphasis on the writing and research skills which are applicable to your requirements for an author’s assistant. My experience in the NYS Assembly has afforded me the opportunity to become familiar with the consolidated and unconsolidated laws of the State of New York.I also have extensive experience in legal and policy research.
In my position as Legislative Director for Ms. XXX, I prepare her personal legislation which deals with issues relative to her position as Senior Member of the NYS Assembly Standing Committee on XXXX. In as much as she is Chairperson of the XXX Committee I am, of course, heavily involved in the current welfare and medicaid reform movement.
In response to your search for a part-time assistant, I believe my experience in the Legislature, and my research and writing skills qualify me for consideration. If you would like, I can provide with current samples with my work.
To further acquaint you with the specifics of my background I am enclosing my resume. I hope you will consider me for this position. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing my qualifications in more detail.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
Purpose of Grant
This grant will be used to augment current sample programs as well as to increase general Operating Capital for the Sample Society of America.
Brief description of request
We are requesting this grant to secure funds that will be used to purchase and distribute Food Samples to impoverished populations in the United States.
Problem definition or needs assessment
There is a drastic shortage of sample availability in the United States today. All too often there are families throughout the country that do not have adequate samples made available to them on a daily basis. This problem leads to stereotypical antisocial behavior that has a tendency to further lead to criminal behavior.
The only way to address this problem is to make samples more commonly available to the average and impoverished families in the United States.
Proposed Project
If funded, the Sample Society will purchase samples currently not available in the marketplace and will make those samples available on a first-come, first-served basis at regional Sample Society offices.
Custom Questions:
What kind of cars do you drive?
We only drive cars with more than one wheel.
What kind of animals do you enjoy?
We like all animals.
How many meals do you eat in a day?
3
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Program Methods
Samples will be purchased from various sample suppliers based on competitive bids and current market demands.
Samples will be distributed to families from regional Sample Society offices.
Pre-Program and Post-Program surveys will be conducted by a neutral third party accounting firm.
Expected Results
It is fully expected that the average number of samples that are currently available to families will increase by a margin of 25% over the next six months.
Evaluation Methods
Pre-Program and Post-Program surveys will be conducted by a neutral third party accounting firm.
These surveys will measure the number of samples available at any given time as well as the quality of samples available.
These surveys will then be compared and evaluated together to measure the effectiveness of the program.
Timetable for this program
A total of six months has been budgeted for this program and will begin immediately upon recieving grant funding.
1 month - Pre-Program market evaluation
1 month - Purchase Samples
3 months - Distribute Samples
1 month - Post-Program market evaluation
Additional or special considerations related to this proposal
none
Itemized expenses for this program
$23,000 - Pre-Program survey (includes paid employees conducting surveys and processing data)
$100,000 - Purchase of samples
$40,000 - Internal distribution of samples between regional offices (paid employees)
$0 - Distribution of samples to families (volunteer employees)
$23,000 - Post-Program survey (includes paid employees conducting surveys and processing data)
Other funding sources specifically related to this program
Additional grant proposals for this program are being submitted to other foundations whose purposes are aligned with those of the Sample Society of America.
Additional funding needed from other sources
$0.00
Proposed funding from other sources
$0.00
Confirmed funding from other sources
$0.00
Funding from other sources that is 'highly expected'
$0.00
Future funding plans
Additional grant proposals are being submitted to other foundations whose purposes are aligned with those of the Sample Society of America.
Additional funding is also being provided by certain philanthropic board members.
Collaborating organizations for this program
none
Key personnel involved with this program
Angie Smith, Program Director
Katie Smith, Program Logistics
Bettie Smith, Program Bookeeper
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