All soliciting of grants, contributions, memberships and donations under the Rain Umbrella is done by volunteers. Related business income, always earned with the heavy assistance of volunteers and donations, is the other major source of funding for the Umbrella's projects. For example, hourly or yearly fees for using the bicycle repair facilities at the Eugene Bicycle Works project (see Part II, line 1), are solicited by the volunteer staff, who also provide the mechanical assistance that gives the service real value.

Solicitations of donations are done informally, and the Umbrella is often approached by unsolicited patrons interested in making donations. Attached please find a representative grant application made, but not yet approved, in the past year. We plan to apply for more grants in the future if tax-exempt status is approved.