Foundation for Stage Managers
(formerly the Stage Managers' Association Foundation)
Overview
Eligibility
Organizations producing or supporting stage managers that are in the 501(c) series of non-profits, or individuals, groups of individuals, or organizations sponsored through a 501(c) fiscal receiver.
501(c) Tax Exempt Organizations/or by using a fiscal receiver
Proposals accepted from organizations whose activities align with the mission and funding purposes of the Foundation. This includes programming to advance stage managers career education. If not 501 c, an individual or org may use a 501 c fiscal receiver.
What Can Be Funded
Program and services, honorariums, travel to conferences, and producing symposia or workshops. Research to benefit the stage management community.
Types of Funding Available
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Grants: The Foundation may grant funds to individuals through fiscal receivers or to 501(c) series of not-for-profit organizations, as long as the use of those funds aligns with the SMAF’s mission.
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Honorariums: The Foundation may offer funds to support honorariums to one or more individuals in compensation for lectures, seminars, mentoring or similar activities, for the furtherance of educating students or others. Such honorariums may also be structured to cover out-of-pocket costs incurred in scheduling, materials, travel, and other appropriate expenses related to being on-site for such activities.
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Community Giving: The Foundation may allocate funds to specific 501(c) series of tax-exempt organizations or individuals to fund stage manager-related needs and causes.
What We Do Not Fund
We do not fund:
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Subvention (book publishing)
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Purchase of major equipment for an individual or organization (computer equipment, projectors, modems, etc.)
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Individuals or organizations that are not a non-profit fiscal receiver or are not affiliated with one.