Applying to Grants on behalf of your Hospital
Overview
Partner hospitals sometimes want to pursue grants to boost their local Angel Fund fundraising. This guide explains what types of grants you can pursue, what to watch for, and what materials the myBalto Foundation can provide to make the process easier.
Important: Partner hospitals may apply for local grants only (not national grants). See details below.
1) National vs. local grants
National grants (not eligible for partner-hospital applications)
Partner hospitals should not apply for national grants on behalf of the myBalto Foundation.
Why: When an application is submitted under the myBalto Foundation name for a national grant, we may be obligated to distribute funds across all partner hospitals or support broader organizational operations unless we can demonstrate a clear, defensible allocation process. With a large and growing hospital network, that type of allocation process is difficult to administer at the hospital-by-hospital level.
What to do instead: the myBalto Foundation will pursue national grant opportunities directly so that all partner hospitals can benefit.
Local grants (eligible)
Local grants are typically simpler to administer and can be aligned to a specific community and partner hospital.
Partner hospitals may apply for local grants on behalf of the myBalto Foundation, as long as the application follows the guidelines in this article.
2) Key considerations for local grants
Before you apply, please fill out this very brief application form.
Why we ask:
· So were aware of the application and can support you in a timely basis
· To avoid multiple partner hospitals applying to the same grant at the same time
What must be clear in your grant application
When completing the grant application, please ensure the following points are clearly stated:
· You are applying on behalf of the myBalto Foundation.
o You cannot apply on behalf of your hospital if your hospital is not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
· Your hospital is not considered a chapter of the myBalto Foundation.
o You are a partner hospital.
· The myBalto Foundation is not acting as a fiscal sponsor for your hospital.
o Fiscal sponsorship requires a different structure and advance coordination.
o As of 4/29/26, the myBalto Foundation does not offer fiscal sponsorships due to bandwidth limitations.
· Grant checks must be made payable to: The myBalto Foundation.
o Our banking institution cannot accept checks made out to another entity.
· Send any proposed grant language to our team for review before submitting.
o This helps ensure alignment with our mission/values and avoids language that could create compliance or governance issues.
3) Materials and templates to make local grant applications easier
Most local grant applications will request documentation from the nonprofit entity (the myBalto Foundation). We can provide the items below.
Commonly requested items (available upon request)
· IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
· W-9 form
· Letter certifying you are indeed a partner hospital of the myBalto Foundation
· The myBalto Foundation logos (PNG format)
o Black logo
o White logo
To request these materials, email Dr. Robert Parkins at [email protected].
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.