Here's How to Submit a Nomination: | * Equity and inclusion as a lens in grantmaking and/or how one of your grants has increased equity and inclusion in your organization or community
* Trust Based Philanthropy initiatives in grantmaking and/or your relationship with a grantee * Grantmaking changes made as a result of COVID, hurricanes, wildfires or other community crisis |
To be considered:
Please describe the grant, including the way in which you believe it was transformational to the grantee organization, your community, and/or your affiliate in 750 words or less. If you have visuals (videos, photos, etc.) to demonstrate, please include with the application.
The selection committee is additionally interested in but not limited to these areas:
Questions should be sent to: info@philanos.org
The deadline for submission is November 3, 2025 by midnight PST. Use our online form on this page to submit your nomination. If your affiliate is selected for a Spotlight Award, you will be contacted in January. We will celebrate our Spotlight Award recipients live in Austin on Sunday, February 8, 2026. A representative from your organization should be present to highlight the grantee and accept the award.