Ashley Madison Foundation Guidelines

The Ashley Madison Foundation is being established "to pursue, perpetuate and protect the principles of freedom and democracy." The Ashley Madison Foundation seeks to foster social change by confining its grants and other support to projects of national impact and scope involved in fostering open communication about, and research into, human sexuality, health and women's rights, protecting and fostering civil rights and civil liberties for all people, and eliminating censorship and protecting freedom of expression.

The Foundation accepts grant proposals throughout the year. The Board of Directors will generally meet in the fall to consider proposals. Grants range from $1000-$10,000. We are especially interested in projects where a small grant can make a significant difference.

Request for funds should include the following information:

• Description of the organization, including a summary of its background, purpose, objectives and experience in the area for which funds are sought.
• Audited financial statements for the most recently completed fiscal year, as well as an itemized project budget and proposed funding sources; amount of funds requested, their proposed use and over what time period.
• Names and qualifications of people involved with the project.
• Organizational expenses and income for previous, current and coming fiscal year.
• List of board members, their titles, outside affiliations and phone numbers.
• Government verification that the organization is not a private foundation and is exempt from taxation.
• A copy of this certification must accompany the proposal.

Grant Limitations

The Ashley Madison Foundation will not consider religious programs, individual needs, capital campaigns, endowments, scholarships or fellowships; nor social services, including residential care, clinics, treatment or recreation programs; national health, welfare, educational or cultural organizations, or their state or provincial local affiliates; nor government agencies or projects.

Proposals should be addressed to:

The Ashley Madison Foundation
Executive Director
20 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 1200, Box 2055
Toronto, Canada M4R 1K8