Charities can benefit from ‘Taste of Newport’

Noaki Schwartz

NEWPORT BEACH--The Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is

looking for a few good local organizations to benefit from its annual

“Taste of Newport” culinary event.

Last year, the chamber donated $21,000 from the fall event to local

charities. This year’s benefit, scheduled Sept. 15 to 17, is expected to

be just as successful, chamber officials said.

Over the years, requests for donations increased so much that the

chamber established a grant application process.

This year, charities may submit applications Aug. 1. through Sept. 13.

There will be a review period after the deadline.

Interested organizations must complete a four-step process, which

includes completing and submitting the grant application, giving a

description of the organization and providing a copy of its federal

nonprofit tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service.

Information: (949) 729-4400.