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Community Impact Award

The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its $500,000 Community Impact Award, designed to support nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to meaningful community engagement and service.

Open enrollment is May 1st - July 24th, 2026

Completed applications are due by Friday, July 24th, by 5:00pm

Award recipients will be notified by Friday, August 7th, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
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This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate strong leadership, measurable impact, and a commitment to serving those in need.

The $500,000 award will be divided into two (2) $100,000 awards, two (2) $50,000 awards and (8) $25,000 awards. These awards will provide critical funding to strengthen outreach initiatives, expand essential services, and increase long-term community impact. Eligible applicants must be registered nonprofit organizations with a proven track record of service and responsible financial stewardship.

Our Story

The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation remains committed to empowering organizations that are creating lasting change and strengthening communities through service and collaboration.

”For years our Foundation has been dedicated to funding cancer-related  causes. While that work remains very important to us, we are expanding our focus to support a broader range of nonprofit organizations, allowing us to make an even greater impact across our community.” says Dana Pump, Foundation Executive Director.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Our Impact Award is designed to support impactful initiatives that strengthen communities, expand opportunity, and align with our mission. We fund projects that demonstrate clear outcomes, thoughtful planning, and meaningful community benefit.

Eligible applicants include qualified nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and, where applicable, fiscally sponsored initiatives. Applicants must be in good standing and operating in alignment with our funding priorities.

Yes, applicants must either be a registered 501(c)(3) organization or have a qualified fiscal sponsor.

Yes, we do not fund

  • For-profit businesses and/or organizations
  • Political campaigns or lobbying efforts
  • Individuals without nonprofit affiliation
  • Projects that do not align with our mission and guiding purpose

FUNDING & AWARD AMOUNTS

We offer awards in the following tiers:

  • $100,000 (2 awards)
  • $50,000 (2 awards)
  • $25,000 (8 awards)        

 

Please note: Applications for our $100,000 grant are now closed – we’ve reached our submission cap for this award cycle. If you’ve already applied, thank you so much for sharing your work with us.

We’re still actively accepting applications for our $50,000 and $25,000 awards, and we’d love to see your project considered for one of those opportunities. Submissions for the $100,000 award will reopen with our 2027 award season.

 

Applicants may request any specific tier amount, however, final award decisions are based on project scope, impact, number of individuals served, and available funding.

Funds may be used for program-related expenses, including:

  • Direct Program Costs
  • Operational Support
  • Equipment and Materials
  • Staffing – directly tied to project
  • Scholarships

Yes, Award funds may not be used for:

  • Political Activities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Unrelated operational overhead beyond approved limits
  • Indirect Costs

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed based on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with our mission and guiding purpose
  • Community impact
  • Feasibility and execution plan
  • Financial responsibility and need
  • Sustainability

Applications are reviewed by our Impact Review Committee composed of Board Members, At-Large Members, and Non-Profit Grant Specialists.

Applicants will be notified within three (3) weeks after the application deadline.

Twelve (12) for this year at various tiers. The number of awards and amounts varies each year based on funding availability and application quality

SELECTION PROCESS

Application deadlines will be posted on our website.

Late submissions are not accepted.

Applications must be submitted through our online award portal. A link is available on our website during the application period.

No. Once submitted, applications are considered final. Please review carefully before submitting.

No, there is no cost to apply

 POST AWARD

Award funds are typically distributed within three (3) weeks after award notification, pending completions=of required agreements.

Yes. Award recipients are required to submit progress updates and a final report detailing how funds were used and the impact achieved.

Unless otherwise specified, awards are intended for use within a defined project period.

Any significant changes must be communicated and approved in advance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Yes, unless otherwise stated. Previous funding does not guarantee future awards.

Due to application volume, individualized feedback may not always be provided.

For additional inquiries, please contact us on our website at info@pumpfoundation.com

Eligibility Criteria
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Trusted Voices, Powerful Support

Anytime you are able to touch somebody’s life and help their lives be better- you’ve got to really respect the Pump Brothers for what they are doing in honor of their father and also helping people with the money they are raising for cancer tonight. It really is outstanding.

Lakers Legend

"I’m here because of my mother, and my mother died of liver cancer when I was a sophomore of Morehouse college...So I’m honored to be here tonight [to support] the great things the Pump brothers have done with their foundation."

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Sugar Ray

They’re so amazing and so commendable for the charity they’re doing for cancer. My mom is a cancer survivor. My dad has cancer now. So this is very dear to me. So I’m here to support

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