Please read the following information before you begin the application process. For best results, we recommend that you use Firefox 4.0, Safari 5.0+, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer 8.0 browsers.
New applicants: Follow the link to CREATE ACCOUNT from the upper right hand corner of any Kettering Family Philanthropies (KFP) web page. Fill out the form with a username, e-mail address and password.
USE YOUR NINE DIGIT EIN NUMBER as your username to avoid creating duplicate accounts for your organization. This Employer Identification Number is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number.
If possible, use a generic e-mail address (such as info@yourorganization.org) so that future grant administrators can gain access. It is possible to use a personalized e-mail address, but it is not recommended. As this account will be your organization’s permanent record with KFP, keep the user name, e-mail address and password for future access.
Returning applicants: You do not need to establish a new account. If you do not have the login information to the previously established account or you need to update your e-mail address, use the CONTACT US link on the web site.
All communications from KFP will be sent to the e-mail address used to establish your account. You can expect e-mails informing you that:
To ensure that our e-mails reach your inbox, and are not deleted or moved to your Spam or Junk Mail folder, add our e-mail address, info@ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org, to your safe sender list.
If you are not receiving our communications, please contact us at info@ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org or 937-228-1021.
Follow the link to FORGOT PASSWORD? from the upper right hand corner of any page on the KFP web site. You will receive an e-mail with a one-time link to create a new password.
Error Messages: If the information you entered is not accepted by the system, you will receive an error message.
Narrative Fields: It is recommended that you create your narrative in Word and then paste to the application form. The system will cut off your narrative at the 250 word limit.
Uploading Documents: Your documents must be converted to the Portable Document Format (PDF) before they can be attached to your application. The most recent versions of Microsoft Office software can save any document in PDF using the SAVE AS command. If you are using older versions of MS Office 2010 in Windows or MS Office 2008 on the Macintosh, or other software, here are suggestions for saving in PDF format:
Windows: You may download an add-on for MS Office 2007 from Microsoft that adds this feature. There are several free or inexpensive programs that create PDF files, such as “doPDF.”
Macintosh: Select PRINT in any program and then click the PDF BUTTON.
To attach your document, select BROWSE to find the file on your computer and then select UPLOAD.
Saving and Submitting your Request Summary: The sequence is: Click on SAVE AS DRAFT. You may continue to edit your information and SAVE AS DRAFT. Do not close your browser or log out until you have visual confirmation that your information has been saved. When you have the information completed, check the “I agree” box and then SUBMIT will appear. Click on SUBMIT to send the completed document.
Invitation to Submit a Full Proposal: If the Committee is interested in your program, you will receive an e-mail inviting you to submit a Full Proposal. Log in to your account at www.ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org. Under the heading Full Proposals – Requested you will be able to access the information you need to complete the Full Proposal, which is a supplement to the information you provided in the Request Summary.
Changing information on your Request Summary: If substantive changes need to be made to the information submitted in the Request Summary, please contact KFP.
Deadlines: We suggest that you do not wait until the last minute to start working on your application, as deadlines are strictly enforced.