Requests or proposals must include:

• Clear identification of the recipient charity, including at least one of the following:
• Executed IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification).
• Copy of tax-exemption determination letter from the IRS.
• Copy of the most recent annual report (IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ).
• Letter from the charity specifying the basis of its tax-exempt status, if not a 501(c)(3) public charity (e.g., a state university is tax-exempt, but not under Section 501(c)(3)).
• Taxpayer Identification Number.
• Request on the organization's letterhead detailing the amount of funds sought.
• Program objectives.
• Description of intended use of requested funds and which of the Foundation's philanthropic objectives would be achieved.
• Description of all benefits offered for the gift (e.g., inclusion on the list of donors, name plaque, promotional materials, etc.).
• Overall budget of the program.
• Description of how the recipient organization will measure success.

Requests may be submitted in writing or electronically only to your local American Electric Power regional utility:

Requests are accepted throughout the year for consideration at regular meetings of the American Electric Power Foundation board of directors.