Non-Profit Application to Present

WOMEN OF WILLIAMSON

P.O. Box 681111

Franklin, TN 37068-1111

WomenofWilliamson.org

Mission Statement:

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH OPPORTUNITY AND HOPE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Purpose & Snapshot of WOW Fundraiser Event:

Women of Williamson, a 501(C) (3) organization has identified your charity as one we hope to promote and reward as one of the top women’s and children charities in our county! If you decide to submit an application and if selected, a representative from your organization will be invited to speak on behalf of your organization at our fundraiser, entitled, “Lunch that Matters”. This unique fundraiser is being held November 18, 2025, at Hilton Franklin Cool Springs, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will directly showcase charities that serve women and children in Williamson County. Attendees at the luncheon will learn about your charity and its mission then be invited to give generously to the causes that touch their hearts. Each selected organization will speak for 5 minutes about their charity. We plan to have approximately 150-200 people in attendance. We hope your organization will join our cause to help women and children in Williamson and submit your charity’s application for this exciting event!

Participation of Charity Requirements:

The organization must be:

1) A 501 (C) (3) organization

2) Must serve women and/or children in Williamson County, TN

3) Must have been an active 501 (C) (3) organization for a minimum of at least 3 years

4) Completely fill out the application (see the following pages) using a computer or typewriter with signature of appropriate person AND include the supporting documentation listed on page 3

5) Deadline – October 14, 2025 4:00 PM – Early applications welcome and appreciated

6) Send application to the following email: wowinfo@womeofwilliamson.org Keep a copy of your application for your organization.

7) All charities submitting an application will be notified via email confirming application was received.

8) All approved charities will be notified by email on November 1st if they are accepted to be a designated charity and speak during the charity fundraiser luncheon.

9) If selected, additional information about the event and the guidelines on the presentation will be provided.

10) Please note: Incomplete applications will automatically be disqualified from being selected as a charity speaker at this fundraiser event.

APPLICATION – for Charity Participation in 2025 “Lunch that Matters”

NOTE: Please use page 3 to add any additional information *

Organization Name: _____________________________________

Organization Contact Name & Title: _____________________________________

(Please use name, title, phone number and email address

of Executive Director or CEO)

Mailing Address: _____________________________________

City, State and Zip: _____________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________________

E-Mail Address: _____________________________________

Tax Exempt I.D. and Date Approved: _____________________________________

Organization Mission Statement (required):

_____________________________________________________________________

Total Operating Budget: _____________________________________

What counties are you serving: _____________________________________

Are any of your employees/board members affiliated with WOW? _________________

If so, please name: _____________________________________

Who are the top three funders of your organization?

1. ______________________________________

2. ______________________________________

3. ______________________________________

What percentage of your board donates ($) to your charity? ____________________

Is your information on givingmatters.com up to date? __________________________

(If no, please update your online profile. If you are not registered, please visit their website and inquire.

Although not mandatory we strongly recommend you complete your profile, but understand not all organizations are eligible).

Description of the people served: _____________________________________

(Age, Race, Gender)

_____________________________________

Approximate number to be served (2025-2026): _______________________________

Services provided to your clients: ____________________________________

________________________________________

Geographic area in which the people served live: ______________________________

The mission of Women of Williamson is to empower women and children in our community with hope and opportunity for a brighter future. Please explain how the activities of your organization will help in carrying out this mission:

As a representative for the applying organization, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the guidelines regarding the application process to be a charity speaker in the Women of Williamson’s a “Lunch that Matters”.

______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________

(SIGNATURE) (DATE) Board Chair

______________________________________________________

(PRINTED NAME)

***IMPORTANT*** APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING 4 ITEMS:

Three-page signed application (typed & keep a copy for yourself)
Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) letter (NOTE: if 501(c)(3) document is current on Giving Matters, you do not need to submit an additional copy)
Listing of all current Board of Directors
Current Financial Statement

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 14, 2025, 4:00 PM

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