Proposals for the following are rarely approved:

• Annual appeals, dinner events, and direct mail solicitations
• Arts, music, or theater
• Building funds, capital campaigns, or renovations
• Equipment, including computers and biomedical devices
• Endowments or general operating funds
• Government or quasi-government entities, including public schools
• Individual financial assistance or scholarships
• International projects
• Multi-year grants
• Political causes, candidates, campaigns, or direct lobbying
• Organizations lacking tax-exempt status