Applying to Grants on behalf of your Hospital
Overview
We strongly encourage partner hospitals to identify and pursue grant opportunities. Grants are one of the most effective ways to grow your Angel Fund and expand access to care in your community.
Because hospitals are for-profit entities, they cannot apply for or receive grant funds directly. All grants must go through the myBalto Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This structure allows us to support your local efforts while maintaining full legal compliance.
Required Grant Process (Mandatory)
All grant opportunities must follow this process without exception:
1. Submit the opportunity for approval (before any drafting)
o You must submit the grant opportunity to the Foundation before beginning any application work. Please submit the grant request using this form.
2. Board review and approval to proceed
o No application may be drafted or pursued without prior approval from the Foundation.
3. Draft the application (after approval only)
o If approved, you may assist in drafting using Foundation-provided materials.
4. Submit draft for review and approval
o All drafts must be reviewed and approved by the Foundation prior to submission.
5. Foundation submits the application
o The myBalto Foundation is the only entity authorized to submit grant applications.
Non-Negotiable Requirements
All grant applications must clearly reflect:
· The application is submitted by the myBalto Foundation, not the hospital
· The funding supports a Foundation-led charitable program, implemented with the hospital
· The hospital is an independent partner (not a chapter or affiliate)
· The Foundation is not acting as a fiscal sponsor
All grant funds:
· Must be paid directly to the myBalto Foundation
· Must be restricted to the approved charitable purpose
· Will be tracked, controlled, and overseen by the Foundation
Funding Allocation
Submission of a grant opportunity does not guarantee that funds will be directed to your hospital.
All funding decisions are:
· Subject to Board review and approval
· Based on program structure, community need, and compliance requirements
· Allocated according to a consistent and documented process
Compliance and Enforcement
These requirements are in place to protect the myBalto Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status.
Failure to follow this process — including drafting or submitting applications without approval — may result in removal from all myBalto programs, as noncompliance creates legal and regulatory risk for the Foundation.
Materials Available for Approved Applications
Once a grant is approved to move forward, the Foundation can provide:
· IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
· EIN and W-9
· Partner hospital confirmation letter
· Logos and branding assets
· Standard grant language and templates
· 990 Tax Filings
Remember!
· We encourage you to bring grant opportunities forward
· Pre-approval is required before drafting
· Final approval is required before submission
· The Foundation is the only applicant and recipient
· All funding decisions are made through a Board-reviewed process
Questions?
If you're considering a local grant opportunity, feel free to submit this form. You are welcome to email Dr. Robert Parkins at [email protected], but the form is encouraged to maximize efficiency and minimize email burden.
Grant-ready language
Below are ready-to-use descriptions of the the myBalto Foundation for grant applications. These are derived from the Foundations About page and are written to be easy for partner hospitals to paste into local grant narratives.
1) One-line mission (very short)
The myBalto Foundation is on mission to keep pets with the people who love them and to support the veterinarians who fight for them every day.
2) Mission statement (short)
The myBalto Foundation's purpose is to make pet care more affordable and to improve the lives of pets, owners, and veterinarians.
3) Organization overview (50-100 words)
The myBalto Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to keep pets with the people who love them, and to support the veterinarians who fight for them every day. We address the growing affordability gap in veterinary care by helping communities come together to support pets and families in crisis. Through innovative technology and a community-driven model, we strengthen local veterinary hospitals and help remove financial stress from critical care moments.
4) Problem statement (grant narrative)
Every day, pet owners face heartbreaking decisions when unexpected veterinary costs collide with limited resources. Rising costs and inflation have made veterinary care increasingly out of reach owners delay care, hospitals struggle, and a profession built on compassion faces burnout. Veterinarians too often have to ask: I can save your pet. But can you afford their care? The myBalto Foundation exists to help take the stress of finances out of the equation for pet families in critical moments.
5) What we do (program description)
The myBalto Foundation strengthens local veterinary hospitals and helps pet owners access support exactly when they need it most. We do this through:
· Angel Funds for local hospitals: Hospitals receive personalized, zero-cost funds to help pet owners in crisis without absorbing the financial burden themselves.
· Donation multipliers and fundraising tools: Our platform amplifies every donation, empowering hospitals to raise more resources for care.
· Technology designed by veterinarians: Software that makes fundraising simple, transparent, and sustainable for clinics.
· A national community of donors: Donations help pets in need and strengthen a broader movement to save pet lives.
6) Quick facts (for application forms)
· Nonprofit status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
· EIN: 92-3261725
· Location: San Diego, CA
· Contact: [email protected] | +1 (619) 310-9902
7) Suggested local grant framing for partner hospitals
This request supports the myBalto Foundation's charitable assistance in our local community through a partner hospital Angel Fund. Funding will help reduce financial barriers to veterinary care for families in crisis and support our veterinary team in delivering timely, medically appropriate care.