Only organizations that meet the criteria below are eligible to apply:

• The applying organization must be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) with program activities in the United States.

• The organization has been established for at least two (2) fiscal years.

• The organization’s focus area must be mission-aligned with at least one pillar of the Pete & Thomas Foundation. The foundation pillars are Education, Health & Wellness, Housing, and Community Goodwill. 

• The annual operating budget must not exceed $1 million.

• Hotties can nominate an organization where they work or volunteer! Please note, the application includes submitting important information and documentation that may need additional support from an organization’s point of contact. 

• The nominator can also be the application's primary point of contact if they are a current staff member of the organization. 

You must share the login information created with a trusted point of contact at the organization you nominated so they can complete the application. 

Each Hotties Helping Grant recipient will receive a $1,000 award. 

30 grants will be awarded. 

March 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET

The selection committee will review all applications following the deadline. The only step for consideration is a completed application (i.e., no interview or follow-up projects) and the organization meets eligibility criteria. Grant recipients will be notified via email.

Hotties can only nominate one (1) organization for the grant.

Organizations that receive a Hotties Helping Grant will be required to complete a donation agreement to receive funds and a grant report following the usage of funds (execution of event/program, payment of expense, etc.).