The RAY C. FISH FOUNDATION was established in 1957 for the support,
operation, establishment or advancement of any exclusively educational,
scientific or other charitable activity.

Grants are made within the State of Texas, primarily organizations and programs
that serve residents in the Houston metropolitan area. Limited funds are available
for grants outside of this area, and such applications are discouraged.

An organization should apply only once during a 12 month period for a grant. If a
grant request is denied, the applicant must wait 12 months before submitting a
new request.

Due to restrictions imposed by the Federal tax laws on private foundations,
money is not lent nor given to individuals.

No proposal from an organization previously funded by the Foundation will be
considered unless a one page summary of use of funds of the previous grant has
been submitted.

The Ray C. Fish Foundation Trustees review grants four times each year.  
Deadlines are as follows:

* Received by December 31, will be reviewed in February
* Received by February 28, will be reviewed in May
* Received by June 30, will be reviewed in September
* Received by September 30, will be reviewed in December

Proposals should include:

     a brief cover letter describing the organization's purpose and work - no
videos, CD's, binders, or notebooks.  We do not accept proposals over the
internet or fax.      

     a summary of the program or project for which support is asked, a statement
of the amount of funds requested and the date on which they are needed;

     financial data on the organization such as a budget, sources of income,
breakdown of expenditures by program, administration, and fund raising; most
recent copy of Form 990

     copies of IRS rulings under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code;

     a list of Trustees or Board of Directors and principal staff.

The Foundation will acknowledge receipt of your proposal and will request
additional information if necessary.  The Foundation will provide notice upon final
disposition.  A decision not to fund a proposal does not reflect on the merits of
the applicant or the value of its proposal, but rather results from limited resources.