Sample Letter of Inquiry

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Organization Letterhead

Date

M. Gregory Cantori
Executive Director
The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation
3904 Hickory Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211

Dear Mr. Cantori

We are seeking support of $XX,XXX from the Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation for (operational/general support, project support, capital, etc.) of our (program/ operations).

Established in 19XX, we serve the (geographical) community with services: (List).

Recently, we were honored by (description) for (accomplishment). (Insert one or two other accomplishments, measurable outcomes, of project or entire organization.)

The funding will make a difference in the lives of (clientele) in the following way: (insert compelling specifics of plan). The project will take X amount of time, totaling X $$$$ and we expect to see the following outcomes: [a], [b], and [c].

We have received (grant support, contributions, in-kind, volunteer help, etc.) from X and Y. Support for the first year will likely come from (confirmed, pending) and the project will be supported in the future by (name funding sources and partners).

If you have any questions regarding this submission, please feel free to contact me by phone at (include phone number plus extenstion) or via email (please provide your email address).

Sincerely,

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Your Name, Title

Board Member's Name, Title

Adapted from a Publication of McClellan Funding Information Library, San Mateo California -- April 1993(Rev.)

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