Leon Charitable Partner-Compatibility Metric (LCPM)

 

Total Points Available: 100

 

Part 1:

Charity’s Mission Alignment (25 Points)

 

1. Clarity of Mission:

 

A. Organization has a concise and clear mission statement (0-10 points)  

B. Direct correlation with the charity’s objectives (0-15 points)  

 

Part 2: 

Organizational Transparency (30 Points)

 

1. Financial Clarity:

 

A. Availability of clear financial statements (0-10 points)  

B. Annual independent audit performed (0-10 points)  

C. Accessibility of 990 tax form to the public (0-10 points)  

 

2. Reporting on Impact:

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A. Annual report on impact distributed to the general public (0-10 points)  

B. Well-defined success metrics (0-10 points)  

 

Part 3: 

Program Effectiveness (30 Points)

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1. Demonstrated Impact:  

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A. Evidence of successful past programs (0-15 points)  

B. Availability of positive testimonials or case studies (0-15 points)  

 

2. Innovation:  

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A. Distinctive approach to addressing the charity’s stated goals and the community’s challenges (0-10 points)  

 

Part 4: 

Community Engagement (15 Points)

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1. Involvement of Stakeholders:  

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A. Active participation with beneficiaries (0-10 points)  

B. Partnerships and collaborative efforts with other organizations (0-5 points)  

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Scoring Recommendations:

 

Score: 70-100 points: 

Highly qualified. Immediate consideration for funding.  

 

Score: 50-69 points: 

Moderately qualified. Further evaluation or potential funding opportunities.  

 

Score: 30-49 points: 

Improvement needed prior to final consideration  for any Foubdation funding. Consider acquiring additional information or follow-up.  

 

Score: 0-29 points: 

Does not currently qualify for Foundation funding.