The Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation was incorporated in 1997 and funded by a generous gift from Julian H. Robertson, Jr. with additional support from his sisters, Wyndham Robertson and Blanche Bacon, children of the late Julian H. and Blanche S. Robertson of Salisbury. The mission of the foundation, through its gifts and grants, is to improve the quality of life in Salisbury and the surrounding area. The foundation encourages efforts by tax-exempt organizations and governmental agencies dedicated to making our community a better place to live, work, and raise and educate our children.

The following guidelines are used when evaluating grant requests:

• Grants are limited to programs and projects that will benefit the people of Salisbury and the surrounding area.
• When awarding grants, preference will be given to those projects that encourage constructive change, strive toward achieving excellence and have a significant public service component.
• Except in unusual circumstances, grants will be made only to those entities designated by the IRS as public charities or nonprofit organizations and government agencies with a charitable purpose. 

1. Complete the grant application form (doc/pdf) and have it signed by the board chairman or chief operating officer of your organization. Then mail or deliver it to the foundation office at 141 East Council St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
2. Include the following attachments with the application form:
   • A cover letter, not more than two pages in length, that addresses concisely the objectives and background of the project, demonstration of need, specific plans and a timetable, description of both the current and long-term funding plans, and qualifications of the organization and personnel concerned.
   • A budget for the project detailing how the funds will be spent and all sources and amounts of income. Also submit a budget for your organization detailing both expenses and income for the current fiscal year. In the case of foundation support, please list each foundation gift by name, amount and date committed.
   • A copy of the most recent IRS 990 form or financial report for your organization approved and signed by your accountant, auditor, chief financial officer or financial director.
   • A list of your current board of directors or trustees.
   • A copy of your organization’s IRS 501(c)3 or appropriate tax determination status letter. If your organization is exempt as a local unit of a national organization, attach your certification of membership. Do not send your federal tax ID number or state exemption notice.
3. Mail or deliver the application and support materials to:
    
   
   Mail
   Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation
   P.O. Box 4242
   Salisbury, NC 28145-4242
   Deliver
   141 East Council St.
   Salisbury, NC 28144
    
   Note: Only one copy of the materials is sufficient.
   Note: Do not staple, bind or place materials in a notebook.