The aim of the annual award is to recognize the important contributions that nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to society. Each of the award recipients must demonstrate the difference the partnership has made, show the ability of the partnership to be replicated and to stimulate new ideas in addressing social issues, as well as illustrate the partnership's commitment to advancing the mission and principles of the organization. Mutual of America presents a number of grants, and $25,000 is awarded to the winning organization each year. In addition, a video of the award-winner's project will be produced, featuring the principals involved and explaining the program in detail.

Selection Criteria
To be considered for the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award, an organization must complete an application and provide a typewritten statement, not to exceed three pages in length, which addresses the following criteria: a description of the partnership and the role of each partner; an explanation of how and why the partnership was started; the duration of the partnership (a minimum of one year); a demonstration that the partnership has made a difference; the ability of the partnership to replicate and stimulate new ideas in addressing social issues; and the partnership's commitment to advancing the mission and principles of the applicant organization.

In addition, the organization should include a copy of its most recent annual report, audited financial statements, a comprehensive list of the individuals comprising the governing body of the organization (board of directors or trustees and principal officers) and the name and telephone number of the person at the organization to contact concerning the application.

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To request an application by mail, please contact:
Mr. Thomas Gilliam
Chairman & CEO
Mutual of America Foundation
320 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022-6839
Telephone: 212-224-1147
Fax: 212-207-3001

Completed applications must be received no later than April 1, 2009. Applications that fail to meet the criteria will not be considered.