Cappelli Foundation plans newest funding initiatives.Denise Groneman, vice president of The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation Founded in 1999 by Louis R. Cappelli, who serves as Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors, the Louis R. Cappelli Foundation is a funding source designed to assist at-risk youth to reach their full potential. The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation has awarded over $4. , announced its 2006 funding initiative. Since its inception in 1999, The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation has awarded over $4.6 million in grants. The initiative is part of the Foundation's mission to provide grants in support of philanthropic activities, with a particular emphasis on educational, arts and health programs addressing the special needs of youth in the areas of Westchester County and Sullivan County, New York Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2000 census, the population was 73,966. The county seat is Monticello. The name is in honor of Major General John Sullivan, who was a hero in the American Revolutionary War. , and Fairfield County, Connecticut Fairfield County is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population according to the 2000 census was 882,567, but a 2006 survey put the population at 905,000. It is the most populous county in the State of Connecticut. . All fully certified See certification. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. are invited to submit a grant application for funding which meet the following criteria: Education: The Foundation will look for education programs that encourage collaboration among agencies, educational facilities, childcare centers, school districts and parents to address innovative education programs that encourage and foster the learning process for at-risk children. Health and Fitness: The Foundation will support programs that provide innovative and worthwhile health programs or organized sports which encourage wellness and fitness, enabling at-risk children to reach their fullest potential in life. Arts Education: The Foundation will support arts education programs that provide access to the visual and performing arts for at-risk children through a wide array of arts and related organizations. Grant Applications will be accepted only once during the calendar year 2006. For further information contact Denise Groneman, 115 Stevens Avenue, Valhalla, New York Valhalla is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 5,379 at the 2000 census. 10595, 914-769-6500 ext. 117. |
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