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Criteria for Application

• Organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under section
  501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.


• Organizations may submit a "Contribution Request Form" no more
  than once a calendar year.


• Requests should have a clear statement of purpose and have no
  avoidable duplication of services of other organizations in the same general area.


• Requests should fulfill specific needs within the four areas of focus and
  generally do not include capital campaigns.


• Grantmaking in the area of Health and Human Services will be made
  only to United Way.


• Requests may not involve direct support of raffles or prizes.


• The Foundation cannot receive any benefit from the donations it makes. Tables, honorary or celebratory programs/events, and other outings may be considered on a case-by-case basis from funds unrelated to the Foundation.


• Organizations should not be affiliated with religious organizations, unless the program benefits the overall community and does not solely support a specific religious doctrine.


• Organizations should not be affiliated with political, fraternal, or labor organizations.

Exclusions

• Individuals, pageants or travel expenses


• Organizations without an IRS 501(c)(3) designation


• United Way and Fund for the Arts agencies


• Political, fraternal, labor, or religious organizations/endeavors


• Capital campaigns


• Medical research or disease campaigns/walks


• Requests outside the Company's service territory


• Athletic sponsorships

To see if your organization qualifies for funding, please take our Eligibility Quiz.