About b-Cause

b-Cause... "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."... ~Margaret Mead
Mission:
The b-Cause Foundation is a 501(c)(3) pending organization which strives to provide grants and services with the intent of improving the lives of youth in the Connecticut.

Objectives:

  1. To educate children to recognize neighbors in need in our local community and to provide service opportunities for children to help children and families.
  2. To seed small grass root organizations for fundraising opportunities
  3. To provide opportunities within standing events for individual or groups to raise money for charitable causes in compliance with b-cause guidelines
  4. To educate children on the value of philanthropy and encourage creativity and initiative for children to become involved in their community.

Grant Guidlines

  1. b-Cause makes grants to programs/individuals that meet the criteria of our mission and have demonstrated hardship.
  2. b-Cause grants to agencies with a 501(c)(3) exemption from the Internal Revenue Service and to individuals in need.
  3. b-Cause grants to agencies that serve people without regard to race, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual preference or disability.
  4. b-Cause funds programs which provide: Educational Opportunities for Children, Aid to Children, Aid to Families at Risk, Aid to Child Community Health Services and Aid to the Homeless families.
  5. b-Cause grants in the greater Fairfield county area
  6. b-Cause funds programs run by established agencies and by small grass-roots organizations.
  7. b-Cause funds agencies that provide comprehensive services to address the range of needs of the population served.
  8. b-Cause grants to agencies that raise funds independently and efficiently.
  9. b-Cause will grant funds for the purpose of fundraising for additional money.
  10. The Projects Review Committee annually reviews these policies. The Board of b-Cause Foundation Inc must endorse any recommended revisions.
b-Cause Foundation Inc. FEIN 45-5106519