Everett Moore Baker Memorial Foundation
Funding Application
Project/Event: ______________________________________________________________________________
Date Submitted: ____________________________________________________________________________
Please submit this completed application to baker_foundation@mit.edu
The Baker Foundation will accept proposals between September 1 and May 1 of
each year. Applications are reviewed as they are received on a rolling basis
throughout the year. Please submit your application at least three weeks in advance
of your event/project start date (or the date which you would like notification of
funding, whichever is earlier)
Funding Guidelines
Please read this section carefully, considering how your project furthers the goals of
the Baker Foundation
Everett Moore Baker served as MIT’s Dean of Students from 1947 to 1950. His tenure
ended by a tragic plane crash in Egypt on his way home from presiding at an
International Student Service Organization meeting in India. To honor his life and
service, friends and alumni established the Foundation to fund worthwhile projects.
The Foundation shall serve to perpetuate the memory of Everett Moore Baker, a staunch
protagonist for the consideration of human beings as individuals, a vigorous proponent
of a broad educational policy, a dynamic extra-curricular program, and a congenial
physical and intellectual environment at MIT and an ardent worker toward friendly
relations among the peoples of all nations.
Several excerpts of Dean Baker’s speeches can be found on the foundation website
(see the “About Dean Baker” tab at web.mit.edu/baker-foundation/www/)
In preparing your application, please keep in mind our primary criteria for
evaluating proposals: Goals of the project (how realistic are they?); long term
impact and vision; sustainability; number of people affected; creativity of project;
other sources of funding.
Please note: The Baker Foundation seeks to fund new projects or events, or events
that have undergone substantial changes. We do not provide annual funding for
projects or events.
Funding Application Form
Project/Event:
Date Submitted:
Funding Period:
Fall
IAP
Spring
Summer
Organization:
Primary Contact:
Primary Contact’s email:
MIT Main Account Number (if applicable):
Project Description:
Please give a summary of your project/event in this space.
Please attach a more detailed project description including the following:
1. General information: Starting date, project description, student organizers
2. Why do you (or your organization) want to do this project (i.e. your motives)
3. History of the project – Has this project been done before? If so, tell us about its
past success/failure and if/how you are changing the project.
4. How your project relate to the philosophy of the Baker Foundation
5. How your project will impact the MIT community
Project Budget:
Grand Total:
Requested Amount:
Please attach a complete, itemized budget to this proposal. Specify the services and
supplies necessary for the project. Clearly list the items that require Baker Foundation
funding.
Interview Availability
The members of the Baker Foundation Committee will interview the
Organization/Individual requesting funding. The Primary Contact/Organization
members are available at the following times:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
How did you hear about the Baker Foundation?
Application Checklist
1. This completed form
2. Project Statement
3. Project Itemized Budget
Signature of Project Primary Contact:
Date:
* Please note that if you are successful in receiving funds from the Baker
Foundation, you will be asked to sign the following contract.
Everett Moore Baker Memorial Foundation
Funding Request Contract
I, (Fill in name here), the primary contact for the (name of project), hereby request
funding from the Baker Foundation.
I understand that Baker Foundation projects must impact the MIT student body.
(Name of Project) will have a positive influence on MIT.
I will meet with the members of the Baker Foundation to discuss my project prior to
receiving funding.
If the Baker Foundation chooses to fund my project, I, or a representative of my
organization, will be in touch with the treasurer of the Foundation to receive
allocated funds.
If I receive funding, I will:
1. Recognize the Baker Foundation as a funding source for my event
2. Provide a Summary Report to the Foundation within three weeks of
completing my project
Name of Project:
Signature of Primary Contact:
Date: