   
September 8th, 2008 The Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund was established in 1965 in memory and honor of Ms. Rosenthal and the many contributions she made to the quality of life in the greater Dayton community. Because of her interest in, and dedication to the performing arts, the Fund’s primary focus is that of advancing the cultural life of the Dayton community and helping assure access to arts programs for all residents of the area. The Grants program seeks to stimulate exciting and enriching cultural activities that elevate the quality and scope of programming available in the community, take advantage of special opportunities which otherwise might be missed, and/or provide opportunities for cooperation among arts and cultural organizations. Since the financial capability of the Trust Fund to assist in financing cultural activities is directly related to the size of its endowed funds and to their earnings, all grant recipients will be required to make known the general purposes of the Fund and its desire to increase its assets through gifts of principal from area residents. Public recognition must also memorialize Miriam Rosenthal and her many contributions to the cultural life of the Dayton area. Application Qualifications, Deadlines and ExclusionsTrust documents strictly limit grant recipients to non-profit, incorporated organizations as determined by the Internal Revenue Code and as registered with the Attorney General’s Office, State of Ohio. Applying organizations must have as their primary mission that of serving residents of the greater Dayton area through the presentation of arts events and activities. Organizations desiring more information, seeking counsel regarding specific grant proposals, intending to apply for grant support should contact the Trust Committee (specific contact information follows). Beginning in the fall of 2008, the Miriam Rosenthal Trust Fund will consider grant requests in three distinct grant programs. Applicants are required to complete and submit the attached Application Form indicating clearly in which of the three programs it wishes to compete for funding. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Application deadlines have not changed: April 1 for projects beginning no earlier than November of the same year; and, October 1 for projects beginning no earlier than May of the following year. (Note: from time to time, the specific application deadline may be modified because of Trust Fund business. Be sure to check with the Trust Committee prior to submitting an application.) Applicants will be notified about the disposition of their grant applications 45-60 days following the above submission dates. A qualified applying organization may apply to multiple grant programs in a grant cycle (spring or fall), but will not be awarded more than one grant in each cycle. At this time, the Trust Fund will not accept funding requests for the following:
Grant Programs, Definitions and PrioritiesGrant Program #1: Special Project Funding for activities outside of the organization’s regular programming. The Funds seeks to make available to the community programs or events that are special opportunities and that significantly enrich the cultural life of the community. In this grant program, Special Projects may not be part of the organization’s regular or on-going programming; however they may become “institutionalized” if successful in their initial year(s). Generally, activities for which grant support is requested will:
Grant Program #2: Special Project Funding for activities within the organization’s regular programming. Organizations seeking grant support through this program must demonstrate clearly what separates the proposed grant activity from the organization’s routine or usual business. This explanation will be the pivotal element in the applying organization’s successful grant application. Generally, activities for which grant support is requested will:
Extraordinary expenses involved; and/or risk factor(s) that necessitate special funding without which the existing program or series would be jeopardized; and/or artistic “stretch” – beyond the usual or expected norm – possibly because of added personnel expense, needed rehearsal or preparation time, or special qualifications of the personnel involved; and/or unusual opportunity or dimension of the project not generally associated with other activities in the existing program or series. Grant Program #3: Funding for the Study and Effective Management of Core (Key) Issues Facing the Community’s Arts Organizations. The Trust Fund wishes to partner with the arts organizations and other funding sources to look at critical issues and to identify “best practices” solutions. Areas for study might include:
It is expected that a group of arts organizations will cooperate in submitting such a grant request and in so doing will agree to participate fully in any resulting study and research. Lack of full disclosure and buy-in would be grounds for the grant monies to be reduced or withdrawn. One organization will have to serve as the project’s fiscal agent and be identified as such in the application. All organizations participating in the grant request will have to sign off on the grant application. Application SubmissionApplications must be typed and submitted on the Trust Fund’s Grant Application Form (no revisions or edits will be accepted). Fifteen (15) copies of the application, including any cover letter, are required. Two of the copies must have original signatures and include all of the required supplemental materials. Please do not use covers or binders and do not staple any pages together. Application materials must be submitted on time and received at the following address on or before the appropriate date: Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund Grant PaymentsThe specific timetable for payment of grant monies will be negotiated with each recipient organization. Generally, no more than 50% of the grant will be paid in advance of the project’s completion. Final payment will be made when all requirements of the project have been met including submission of both a final accounting summary and a final narrative/evaluation report to the Trust Fund. Additional Contact InformationAs noted above, grant applications must be submitted to the Trust Committee Chairman. The chairman, also, is available via phone, fax, and/or email for consultation on possible grant projects and/or guidance in completing the application form. All requested interim and final project reports, grant payment requests, and questions concerning the Trust Fund should be addressed to the Chairman. Additionally, the Trust Fund’s Vice-Chairperson is available for counsel regarding projects that may be submitted for grant support. Contact the Vice-Chairperson as follows: Mrs. Gayle B. Price (Rita) Individuals wishing to make contributions to the Trust Fund should contact the Trust Fund’s Secretary as follows: Richard F. Carlile |
          
In personalizing his photo to Miriam Rosenthal that hung prominently in her Biltmore Hotel office, Governor James M. Cox, Jr. wrote: To Miriam Rosenthal – an institution, the real public value of which will only be properly appraised in the calm judgment of time. The legacy of a lifetime of leadership and service has been enriched through the activities of the Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund during the years since her death. |
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