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How
do I contribute to the Elton John AIDS Foundation
(EJAF)?
You can use our secure
online donation page to donate
by credit card, or you can send a check to:
Elton John AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 17139
Beverly Hills, CA 90209-3139
How does the Elton John AIDS Foundation raise
money?
EJAF supports its work through proceeds from
special events, cause-related marketing projects,
and voluntary contributions from individuals,
corporations, and foundations. Since their
founding by Sir Elton John in 1992 in the
USA and in 1993 in the United Kingdom, the
two charities have raised between them over
$100 million to support worthy programs in
55 countries around the globe, making it one
of the 20 largest private philanthropic HIV/AIDS
grant-makers.
How does EJAF distribute the money it raises?
EJAF awards its grants via two different vehicles:
(1) Through a partnership with the National
AIDS Fund (NAF), EJAF provides challenge grants
to NAF member community organizations nationwide
that must be matched two to one as an incentive
to leverage additional local support for their
work from other sources.
(2) EJAF also awards independent grants across
North America and the Caribbean outside of
the NAF system.
For international funding outside of these
territorities, please refer to www.ejafuk.com
What are EJAF’s funding priorities?
EJAF funds HIV/AIDS prevention and service
programs. In 2005, EJAF conducted a strategic
review of its grant-making programs and the
status of the AIDS epidemic domestically and
internationally. Armed with this data, EJAF
is poised to lead the way with new funding
initiatives targeting HIV prevention in poor
communities of the Southern U.S. and the Caribbean,
among young people, among gay black men, among
injection drug users, and among people newly
released from prison.
What is EJAF’s relationship with the
National AIDS Fund?
In 1993, the Elton John AIDS Foundation established
a grant-making collaboration with the National
AIDS Fund in order to facilitate the most
cost-effective distribution of grants to communities
and populations most impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Through this partnership, EJAF provides challenge
grants to the National AIDS Fund’s expanding
network of HIV prevention and core programs
in local Community Partnerships nationwide.
These grants are used by Community Partnerships
to leverage an additional $2 locally for every
$1 provided by EJAF.
How do I apply for an independent grant?
a) If you are located in one of the National
AIDS Fund’s 29 Community Partnerships
regions, please go here
for information regarding submitting a grant
proposal.
b) If your organization is not located in
one of NAF’s Community Partnerships,
you may submit a grant proposal to EJAF. Please
note that EJAF focuses on supporting community-based
prevention education programs, harm reduction
programs, and direct services to persons living
with HIV/AIDS, especially populations with
special needs. We do not fund research programs.
c) EJAF USA awards grants three times a year
– in February, July, and October.
What is the difference between EJAF in the
US and EJAF in the UK?
EJAF exists as two separate entities: one
located in the United States (a 501(c)(3)
organization) and the other in the United
Kingdom (a registered charity). EJAF US and
EJAF UK maintain distinct funding portfolios
in order to maximize the impact of grant-making
worldwide. The UK Foundation funds projects
in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
The US Foundation concentrates its funding
in North America. For more information about
EJAF UK please visit ejafuk.com.
Can I organize a fundraiser to benefit EJAF?
Yes, please contact us to arrange to submit
a project proposal (link will be available
in November 2006).
How do I learn about upcoming EJAF benefits?
a) For US-based events, please check the events
section of this website.
b) For UK and international events, please
contact fundraising@ejafuk.com
How can I participate in the Lunch around
the World campaign?
A: For more information about Lunch around
the World fundraisers, please email editor@eltonjohn.com.
Who do I contact to arrange for an Elton John
appearance / concert?
Please contact the Sanctuary
Group in New York or 21st Artists in London
for requests of this nature.
Can EJAF arrange for an Elton John autograph?
EJAF cannot facilitate autograph or similar
requests.
Can EJAF assist me in delivering mail or a
message to Sir Elton John?
he Foundation does not deliver personal mail
to Sir Elton John.
Does EJAF utilize volunteers?
EJAF enlists volunteers from partnering organizations
for its major fundraisers.
I am individual with HIV, can EJAF support
me?
EJAF does not give grants directly to individuals.
Please consult the directory
of AIDS services organizations on this website
to find assistance in your local area.
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