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July 2016
Chun Foundation
In Memory of
Say Chong Chun, Chew Hoong Lum Chun
and Bowman Michael Chun
Request for Proposals
The Chun Foundation in Memory of Say Chong Chun, Chew Hoong Lum
Chun, and Bowman Michael Chun was created in 1994 for the purpose of
funding organizations primarily for medical research into the causes and
cures of the diseases of children, and secondarily to provide funds for the
medical care of such children, particularly the children of Hawaii.
The donor, Bowman Michael Chun, established the foundation in honor of his parents and in recognition
of his concern for the plight and suffering of children in Hawaii who are afflicted with disease.
Grantmaking Policy
Only proposals for projects submitted by organizations determined to be tax exempt, publicly
supported and charitable by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c)(3) organization, or a unit of
government will be reviewed.
Grant awards generally range between $10,000 - $15,000.
Proposals will be considered for either Research (basic or clinical research); or Medical Care.
Indirect and/or administrative costs are limited to 5% of the project/program budget.
All recipient organizations should plan to submit a financial report for the project or program for
the period in which grant monies were spent (but no less often than annually) and a brief narrative
report describing the process, completion or summary of the funded project or program.
Organizations that fail to submit progress reports or a final report may not be considered for
additional funding.
DEADLINE DATE: All applications must be postmarked or delivered by APRIL 15
NOTIFICATION OF AWARD DECISIONS: Usually made by AUGUST 31
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MEDICAL RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES AND CURES OF THE DISEASES OF CHILDREN,
PARTICULARLY THE CHILDREN OF HAWAII
Submit 4 (FOUR) Completed Sets of the Proposal Containing:
A) Funding Request Cover Sheet – to be placed on top of each set (see Page 4)
B) Proposal Narrative – 2 Pages MAXIMUM to include the following information:
Brief description of the applicant organization and its purpose
Research description (hypotheses, objectives, methodology, expected outcomes) – in laymen’s
terms
Significance of project: how it relates to the advancement of science and medicine.
Statement as to how the research results will be used or made public
The duration of time over which funds will be needed
Information about the project director or principal investigator (can be added as a separate sheet)
Disclose any administrative fee (Note: Indirect costs are limited to 5% of project budget)
C) These 2 items must be attached to each of the 4 sets of the proposal narrative:
Project Budget – List ALL sources of revenue and expenses
Financial Statements – Income Statement & Balance Sheet for last accounting period
D) One copy of the following:
Internal Revenue Service determination letter for the organization dated after 1969
Charter and Bylaws for the organization if a proposal has never been submitted to the Foundation;
or if the documents have been revised
NOTE: The above are not necessary if your organization is a unit of government or if your
organization has received prior funding from Chun Foundation or any other foundation
administered by Bank of Hawaii Charitable Foundation Services.
MEDICAL CARE OF CHILDREN (Aged 15 and under)
Grants will be made to community-based charitable organizations, which in turn distribute these
funds in the form of financial assistance for eligible children. Assistance is intended to provide help
in areas where other services are unavailable.
Eligible child means a person who (ALL criteria must be applicable to each child):
1. Is aged 15 and under, born, raised and living in the State of Hawaii.
2. Is suffering from a childhood disease
3. Is in financial need
Examples of assistance for medical care:
1. Medical expenses for health care, not covered by insurance or other health care programs
2. Prescription costs, not covered by insurance or other health programs
3. Transportation costs to receive treatment
a. Airplane and hotel costs for children coming to Oahu from other islands in order to receive
treatment(requires explicit information)
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Each expenditure must respond to a specific request made by a professional service provider (such as a
social worker, therapist, physician) for a specific item or service.
Payments must be made to vendors for the benefit of eligible individuals. Payments must not be made
directly to the child or his or her family member.
Submit 4 (FOUR) Completed Sets of the Proposal Containing:
A) Funding Request Cover Sheet – to be placed on top of each set (see Page 4)
B) Proposal Narrative – 2 Pages MAXIMUM to include the following information:
Brief description of the applicant organization and its mission and programs
Provide an estimated UNDUPLICATED number and age range of the eligible children you
propose to serve
Staff – Describe the qualifications of those who will oversee and coordinate the program (can be
added as a separate sheet)
Describe how your organization will market the availability of funds for this program
Disclose any administrative fee (Note: Indirect costs are limited to 5% of program budget)
C) These 2 items must be attached to each of the 4 sets of the proposal narrative:
Program Budget – List ALL sources of revenue and expenses
Financial Statements – Income Statement & Balance Sheet for last accounting period
D) One copy of the following:
Internal Revenue Service determination letter for the organization dated after 1969
Charter and Bylaws for the organization if a proposal has never been submitted to the Foundation;
or if the documents have been revised
NOTE: The above are not necessary if your organization is a unit of government or if your
organization has received funding from Chun Foundation or any other foundation administered
by Bank of Hawaii Charitable Foundation Services.
DEADLINE DATE: All applications must be postmarked or delivered by APRIL 15.
Mailing Address Delivery Address
Chun Foundation Chun Foundation
c/o Bank of Hawaii c/o Bank of Hawaii
P. O. Box 3170, Dept. 758 Charitable Foundation Services
Honolulu, HI 96802-3170 111 South King Street, 4
th
Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Contact Information for Chun Foundation
Website address: https://www.boh.com/apps/foundations
Flora Arney, Assistant Vice President
Phone: (808) 694-4393
Email: flora.arney@boh.com
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Chun Foundation
Funding Request Cover Sheet
(TYPE all information, except for signatures, and submit with your request for funding.)
Date ____________________
Organization Information
(Must be a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization or a unit of government)
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Fax: _________________ Email:_________________________________
Website: __________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Executive Director of applicant organization
(If no ED, name of chief compensated staff person.)
Name: _________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________
Contact person for this application
Name: _________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________
Complete Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________ Email: ________________________________________
Project Information
Check One: Medical Research Medical Care
Project Title:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Amount requested: $_________________
Purpose of project (one sentence): _______________________________________________________________
Two signatures are required
_
_____________________________________ ________________________________
Executive Director (Chief Compensated Staff) Board Chair or President (Chief volunteer)
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Type Name and Title Date Type Name and Title Date