Apply for a Sponsorship

If your organization is interested in applying for a SPONSORSHIP from the Theresa Foundation for events, activities, or initiatives that directly benefit children with special needs, please complete and submit a sponsorship request form for our consideration (link below).

Not sure if your request qualifies for a Grant or a Sponsorship? CLICK HERE to learn the difference.

Our sponsorship funding process consists of TWO STEPS:

Step 1: Submit a Sponsorship Request Form for an initial review (link below).

Step 2: If your request meets our funding priorities and funds remain available, you will receive an email invitation to complete the full Sponsorship Application.

Please note that an invitation to complete the full application does not constitute funding approval or a funding commitment. It simply means your request has advanced to the next stage of the review process. All completed applications are evaluated by our Funding Panel, and final funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors.

SPONSORSHIP CRITERIA

  • Applicant must be a non-profit organization.

  • All events must directly benefit children with special needs (with no less than 1/3 of the population with disabilities).

  • Event may receive sponsorship funding once per calendar year.

“Children with Special Needs” refers to a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs. To see if you or your organization serves a population that would qualify for a sponsorship from the Theresa Foundation, please CLICK HERE.

FUNDING INFORMATION

The Theresa Foundation allocates a limited annual sponsorship budget. Funding requests are reviewed throughout the year on a rolling basis until available funds have been exhausted.

PLEASE NOTE: Once the annual sponsorship budget has been fully committed, any new requests received during the remainder of the calendar year will be declined and applicants will be encouraged to reapply when funding becomes available the following year.

EVENT BREAKDOWNS

Events may include, but are not limited to, performances, exhibitions, athletic events, community celebrations, or other meaningful arts and recreational opportunities that promote participation, inclusion, and enjoyment.

Examples of events we have supported in the past include (but are not limited to):

  • CP Nassau 5k Walk, Run, Stroll, Roll

  • Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged

Tips before you submit:

  • Please read our mission to make sure our values align with your program and needs.

  • Familiarize yourself with previous grant recipients and the types of programs we have supported in the past.

  • Make sure to review and submit all necessary forms by the required deadline.

    Please DO NOT EMAIL sponsorship requests, all submissions must be received via our online application process which requires an electronic signature (e-signature) for data security, privacy, and compliance.

Sponsorship Request Form

For more information, please contact us via e-mail at info@theresafoundation.org or call 516-432-0200.