FedEx Charitable Giving

Please be advised that FedEx accepts applications and proposals via its website only. To apply, please visit the website at http://giving.fedex.com, scroll down the page and click on the purple block of text that reads, "FedEx Charitable Contribution Guidelines". After this window opens, click under the block of text that reads, “Contribution Application”.

A new window will open and you will be required to enter your organization’s nonprofit tax identification number to begin the automated application process. All decisions are made within 4 to 6 weeks and you will be notified in writing. Due to the large volume of requests received, they are unable to review any proposals not submitted through our online application process.

The next step is yours. FedEx is a possible source of support for your organization. They look forward to reviewing your proposal when it is submitted online. If you have any questions or concerns with your online application, please contact Sarah Farrell at sarah.farrell2@fedex.com .

Halliburton Foundation

Established in 1965, the Halliburton Foundation supports education at all levels and charitable organizations through employee matching gifts, direct grants and scholarships. The Halliburton Foundation is a domestic foundation. Requests for grants in non-U.S. locations should be made directly to the Halliburton office doing business in that part of the world.

Employee Matching Gifts Program -- This program includes the matching of U.S.-based employee donations on a two-for-one basis, up to $20,000 annually per employee for accredited junior colleges, colleges and universities. Additionally, U.S.-based employee donations to accredited elementary and secondary schools are matched by the Foundation on a one-for-one basis, up to $500 annually per employee.

Halliburton supports primarily tax-exempt non-profit organizations dedicated to education, health, the environment and health-related community programs. Support for civic issues, arts and cultural programs may also be considered in areas where there is a significant presence of Halliburton employees and operations. In 2008, the company donated more than $2.2 million to support community initiatives.

Contribution requests are reviewed on a quarterly basis by a Community Relations Review Board (CRRB). The deadlines for submitting requests are Jan. 31, April 30, July 31 and Oct. 31.

All requests for cash or in-kind donations should be sent in writing to:

Halliburton
Community Relations
10200 Bellaire Boulevard
Houston, TX 77072-5206

This appears to be a good source of funding for national BDPA programs.

On the other hand, the Halliburton Foundation will accept grant proposals from U.S. based non-profit organizations that provide support in the area of Education. Strong preference is given to organizations in areas where Halliburton has a significant presence as measured by facilities, employees and customers. It appears that the only two BDPA chapters that are co-located with Haliburton are: Dallas and Houston.

Requests for contributions from the Halliburton Foundation should be sent to:

Halliburton Foundation
Program Administrator
10200 Bellaire Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77072-5206

BETF is willing to partner with either BDPA Dallas or BDPA Houston chapter if they are interested in seeking funding for their annual SITES program.

Starbucks Foundation

Starbucks Foundation believes young people have the potential and power to change the world for the better. They have the ability to assess the unique needs of their communities and to create meaningful change. Starbucks aims to support young people leading positive change.

The Starbucks Foundation is interested in supporting organizations that provide young people a continuum of services in developing creative approaches to address pressing concerns in their communities. They accept letters of inquiry from organizations October 1st through December 1st. The online letter of inquiry form will be posted on the Youth Action Grants website on October 1st. The Starbucks Foundation will contact the organization directly if they'd like to request a full grant proposal.

Successful grant applicants will exhibit all of the following qualities:

1. Deliver services to youth, ages 6 - 24
2. Preference will be given to organizations that focus on young people in the age range of 12 and older, when they are able to take independent action
3. Provides opportunity to combine learning with action that support communities and further global citizenship
4. Deliver services, disseminate information, provide training and/or build broad networks
5. Provide opportunities for Starbucks partners and multiple stores to be engaged in community service

Starbucks will not support organizations that discriminate against a person or a group on the basis of age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Time is short ... does anyone on national or local level want to seek out funding from Starbucks Foundation?

ITW Foundation

The ITW Foundation is a U.S.-based, nonprofit 501c3 organization that serves as the charitable arm of the ITW corporation. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses.

ITW created the foundation in 1954 as a way to formalize the company’s philanthropic efforts. Today, the ITW Foundation provides generous pledges and grants each year to qualified health, human service, cultural, educational and environmental organizations. Combined with direct donations from the ITW Corporation, matching gifts, scholarships and United Way donations, beneficiaries receive in excess of $20 million annually.

The ITW Foundation has given special attention to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. Scientific knowledge is critical for innovation, one of ITW’s core capabilities and values.

This would appear to be an outstanding funding source for BDPA chapters that are co-located with ITW ... such as BDPA Central Illinois or BDPA Chicago.

Nissan Foundation

BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) is willing to work with any eligible chapter to request funding from the Nissan Foundation. In the United States, Nissan Neighbors is a community-focused initiative dedicated to improving communities through charitable contributions and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations working in three focus areas: education, the environment and humanitarian aid.

All organizations applying for funding through Nissan Neighbors must meet the following requirements:

1. Have 501 (c)(3) non-profit status;
2. Support projects compatible with one of the Nissan Neighbors focus areas; and
3. Serve communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations:
• Southern California (location of Nissan Design America and Nissan Research Center);
• Middle Tennessee (location of Nissan Americas corporate headquarters and manufacturing assembly plants in Smyrna and Decherd);
• Central Mississippi (location of manufacturing assembly plant in Canton);
• Dallas/Ft. Worth (location of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation); and
• Metro Detroit (location of Nissan Technical Center North America).

Nissan Neighbors accepts grant applications throughout the year. In support of a greener environment, the Nissan Neighbors application process is administered online. Hardcopy and paper applications are not accepted.

It appears that this is a funding opportunity for our BDPA chapters in Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles and Middle Tennessee. BETF is willing to work with any of those chapters to seek funding for its 2015 SITES program. We operate on a first-come; first-served basis. Don’t procrastinate!

Humana Foundation

The Humana Foundation funds and nurtures projects and nonprofit organizations in communities where the company has a meaningful presence, including locations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico.

Support is provided in three fields:

1. domestic and international health
   
2. education, and civic
   
3. cultural development

Proposals are reviewed from January 1 to October 15, annually in Louisville, KY and until November 15, annually in other geographic areas. Visit the website for a list of eligible communities and online application information.

BETF is interested in partnering with a local chapter on a joint grant proposal to Humana Foundation. Please review their website and let me know if your chapter is interested in applying for funding from this foundation.

Cognizant Making the Future After-School and Summer Program

Cognizant awards grants to child-serving U.S. non-profit organizations wishing to run after-school, in-school and summer Maker programs. Programs must support our mission to inspire young learners in the STEM disciplines by providing fun, hands-on learning opportunities.

Developed in partnership with the Maker Education Initiative and the New York Hall of Science, the program provides grants to community organizations to run hands-on, Maker-Movement inspired programs in an after-school or summer-camp setting. Cognizant believes that Maker activities not only engage and excite kids but can spark interest in STEM and the arts, as well as develop their creative capabilities. Maker programs include a diverse range of STEM topics, including electronics, robotics, computer programming, digital fabrication, 3-D printing and wearable technology.

Making the Future grants can cover costs for tools, materials, instructor fees, and other expenses essential to meeting the needs of the children participating in the program. Download grant application and guidelines.

Deadline: November 15

Best Buy Foundation Accepting Applications for National Youth Technology Program

The Best Buy Foundation provides under-served teens with access to technology to build 21st century skills and bridge the digital divide.

To help accomplish this goal, the foundation is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations for programs that provide youth with access to new technologies and help them become interested and fluent in digital learning while developing skills that better prepare them for future education and career success. Grants of up to $200,000 will be awarded to programs that help teens build skills by utilizing cutting-edge technology such as computers, digital cameras, video cameras, and professional software in a wide range of areas, including audio production (e.g., music mixing and recording), coding/3D printing, computer maintenance and repair, digital photography/graphic design, film-making and videography, maker fairs and hack-a-thons, mobile and game app development, programming, robotics, and/ or website design.

To be eligible, applicants must be nonprofit organizations with existing out-of-school time programs with a proven track record of serving youth between the ages of 13 and 18 in under-served communities. In addition, programs must operate within twenty-five miles of a Best Buy store or other Best Buy center of operations; have a commitment to diversity and inclusion; be willing to integrate Geek Squad Academy curricula into existing programming (if appropriate); and have the ability to conduct programming in multiple targeted sites across the country. Preferred locations include areas where Best Buy Teen Tech Centers are located, including but not limited to Chicago, Denver, Jersey City/NYC, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, San Antonio, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

Visit the Best Buy website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.

Link to Complete RFP

Alcatel-Lucent Foundation

The purpose of the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation is to support the local communities where Alcatel-Lucent employees work and live in the United States and around the world. Alcatel-Lucent teams analyze the diverse needs within those communities and make careful decisions about the programs that Alcatel-Lucent will support to better the communities where its employees work and live.

For more information, you can email sustainable.development@alcatel.com

Bank of America Philanthropic Management Grants

Separate from the funding Bank of America gives through its corporate Foundation, Bank of America Philanthropic Management serves as trustee, co-trustee or agent to a wide variety of discretionary charitable foundations.

These foundations' donors have granted Bank of America the authority to design their grantmaking programs and carry out the philanthropic mission of the foundations.   The deadlines vary for each of the grant opportunities.

For a complete listing of these nearly 100 foundations, as well as detailed information about the grant making focus of each, go to https://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic

Chipotle Foundation

The Chipotle Foundation provides scholarships, in-restaurant fundraisers, donations and a Scrip program for eligible nonprofit organizations.   The amount of the successful funding provided to your nonprofit varies.

The primary areas of focus include education, youth sports, and community improvement projects.  There are no deadlines.  Simply fill out the contact information on their website.

BDPA Education and Technology Foundation is willing to work with any of the 46 local BDPA chapters around the nation.  Your chapter needs to do enough research to determine if you want to apply for sponsorship, fundraiser or donation.

The next step is yours. What say u?

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Executive Leadership Foundation

The mission of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is to increase the number of successful Black executives – domestically and internationally – by adding value to their development, leadership and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers. ELC and The Executive Leadership Foundation (ELF) are collectively responsible for assisting and supporting organizations that are addressing the challenges of producing a pipeline of successful future leaders.

To support these efforts, their Community Impact Initiative provides financial contributions in the form of grants and partners with organizations to improve educational outcomes of Black students and prepare the next generation of leaders. The Community Impact Initiative focuses on Black students from middle school to college. This demographic is a natural extension of ELC pipeline activities and is an area where our investment can have maximum impact.

ELC and ELF and the Community Impact Committee are pleased to formally open its 2014 grant intake process. They seek help in identifying eligible organizations to receive the annual grant. Past grants have been annual as well as multi-year, and ranged from $50,000 to $250,000 annually. Please review the eligibility requirements below and share with any organization(s) that meet the criteria and can benefit from the financial and partnership assistance of ELC and ELF.

ELIGIBITY CRITERIA - The committee will consider applications from U.S. organizations that serve black youth and/or students. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Community Impact supports efforts in the following priority areas:

1. Age Cohort: Programs dedicated to Black students from middle school (grade six) through graduate school.
2. Academic Focus Areas: Business, Science, Technology, Mathematics & Engineering.

HOW TO APPLY - Organizations should submit a formal Letter of Inquiry to The Executive Leadership Foundation. Letters of Inquiry must be received by June 15, 2014 and will not be accepted after this date. Letters should be addressed to Roxanne Caesar, Grant Administrator, and will be accepted in the following formats:

• Via E-mail: rcaesar@elcinfo.com 
• Via Mail: Roxanne Caesar, Grant Administrator, The Executive Leadership Foundation - 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314

All Letters of Inquiry will be reviewed for quality and suitability. Applicants will be notified of their status by June 30, 2014, and all qualified applicants will be asked to submit a formal proposal. Grantees will be selected by September 15, 2014.

Please contact Roxanne Caesar at (703) 706-5285 if you have any questions or wish to discuss further.

Wells Fargo Foundation

The Wells Fargo Foundation seems to have a much more regional focus in the areas they have traditionally served. Wells Fargo is proud to support organizations working to strengthen their communities. Through the efforts of their enthusiastic team member-volunteers and their contributions, they share their success within our communities by giving back to non-profits and educational institutions that address vital community needs and issues.

Where They Give - They direct their giving to areas that they believe are important to the future of our nation's vitality and success: community development, education, and human services.

Does your BDPA chapter have an account at Wells Fargo? Does your chapter have BDPA members that work for Wells Fargo? If so, then you should consider working with BETF to submit a grant proposal for your Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship program. BETF operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Let me know if your chapter are interested in pursuing this funding opportunity.

New York Life Foundation

The New York Life Foundation is a funding source that may be of interest to your nonprofit organization.


Areas of Interest
Proposals must fall within the Foundation’s Nurturing the Children focus, which includes educational enhancement, mentoring children, creating safe places to learn and grow and childhood bereavement. Preference is given to requests that provide an opportunity for volunteer involvement on the part of New York Life agents, employees and retirees.

Eligibility
Grants are made only to private, nonprofit organizations, which have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and which are not private foundations. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or government agencies.

Geographic Restrictions:
The Foundation funds local projects in New York City and Westchester County, New York. The Foundation also considers multi-site projects implemented by national organizations. These projects must serve two or more of the following locations: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Clinton, NJ, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Edison, NJ, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Kansas City, KS, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Parsippany, NJ, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, OR, Richmond, VA, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Tucson, Washington, DC, Waukegan, IL, and Westwood, MA.

Review and Evaluation
All requests are screened, researched and evaluated by the Foundation’s staff to determine general eligibility, conformity to grant guidelines and relationship to current Foundation programs and priorities.

If, after the initial screening, the Foundation is interested in a proposal, they will contact the applicant for additional information, further discussion, and a site visit. The Foundation’s Board of Directors makes the final decisions on funding requests.

If a grant is made, the grantee must keep the Foundation informed and updated on its activities throughout the grant cycle by providing progress reports. Reporting requirements will be outlined in the Foundation’s award letter.

Application Procedure
Proposals from organizations are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis during the calendar year. All requests must be submitted online.

Click Here to Apply
For additional information contact the Foundation.
Phone: (212) 576-7341
E-mail: nylfoundation@newyorklife.com

James and Kathleen Rutherford Foundation

Jim & Kathy Rutherford

The James A. and Kathleen C. Rutherford Foundation is a supporting organization of the Columbus Foundation. The purpose of the Rutherford Foundation is to support institutions which provide scholarships to deserving or needy students; to provide forms of assistance to organizations serving indigent or underprivileged persons, particularly children; and to support other charitable activities.

This is a funding source that may be of interest to our BDPA Columbus chapter.

Alcoa Foundation

Alcoa Foundation is a nonprofit U.S. corporate foundation with assets of more than half-billion dollars. Its mission is to actively invest in the quality of life in Alcoa communities worldwide. Throughout it history, Alcoa Foundation has been a source of positive community change and enhancement, with over $570 million invested since 1952.

A significant percentage of their grants originate in Alcoa communities. The Foundation's focus for funding is around four distinct Areas of Excellence: Conservation and Sustainability, Safe and Healthy Children and Families, Global Education and Workplace Skills, and Business and Community Partnerships.

They give priority consideration to programs and organizations in or near communities where Alcoa plants or offices are located. Organizations interested in applying for a grant should contact the Alcoa facility nearest them. Local Alcoa contacts in their communities will then make recommendations to Alcoa Foundation for funding.

Unsolicited proposals are discouraged and are not likely to be funded.

For all grant inquiries, it is recommended that a concept paper be submitted via e-mail to the local Alcoa grant contact or to Alcoa Foundation before a formal grant proposal is prepared. The concept paper will be reviewed by the Alcoa location contact or by an Alcoa Foundation staff member, and they will contact the organization.

If the local Alcoa contact or Alcoa Foundation staff member is interested in the proposed project, a discussion will be initiated with the organization in order to agree on the specific project and grant amount which will be recommended for funding to Alcoa Foundation. Once agreement is reached on these items and all other details of the grant request, the organization will be given specific instructions on how to submit an on-line application to Alcoa Foundation.

The submission of a concept paper does not guarantee funding from Alcoa or Alcoa Foundation.

Let us know if you are interested in partnering with BDPA on grant proposal to Alcoa Foundation. It would be helpful if your chapter has Alcoa employees in its membership *or* if you are co-located with an Alcoa facility.

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Rockwell Collins Charitable Corporation

Rockwell Collins is known around the world for its quality, reliable aviation products. They are also known as a corporate citizen with a commitment and involvement in education, especially supporting science technology, engineering and mathematics. Whether it's mentoring a FIRST LEGO League team, tutoring a disadvantaged student or donating computers, Rockwell Collins and its employees are making their communities better places to live and work. They believe in inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators and building strong, vital communities as a way to ensure the success of our business.

Rockwell Collins makes charitable contributions to a variety of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and around the world. The Rockwell Collins Charitable Corporation was established for the exclusive purpose of supporting qualified non-for-profit organizations in the communities where their employees live and work. These grants are targeted for major projects and programs and generally total $5,000 or more. Priority funding areas include Education, especially Math, Science, Engineering and Technology, and Arts & Culture, especially projects involving youth.

Grants are available in geographic areas of the United States where Rockwell Collins has facilities and a substantial number of employees (generally 100 or more). All grant requests submitted for regions outside of Rockwell Collins' headquarter community should be coordinated though the local Rockwell Collins Human Resources manager.

Budgeting for these grants is done annually, with approval in October. They request that grant applications are submitted prior to September 1, preceeded by an email or phone call notification or inquiry. Approved grants are paid quarterly.

My research of Rockwell Collins locations shows that they are co-located with BDPA chapters in Atlanta, Bay Area, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, No. Virginia, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Seattle, So. Florida, St. Louis, Triangle (Raleigh), Twin Cities and Washington DC.

Is your chapter interested in partnering with BETF on a grant proposal to Rockwell Collins Charitable Corporation? Are there any Rockwell Collins' employees active in BDPA?

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Letter of Inquiry: Helen Bader Foundation

BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) partnered with BDPA Milwaukee chapter to submit a letter of inquiry to the Helen Bader Foundation seeking funding to support the chapter's Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship (SITES) program.

The Helen Bader Foundation (HBF) has a lofty, yet simple goal: Turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s accomplishments. They do this by supporting worthy organizations that make life better for people in their communities. Through awarded grants HBF is able to help organizations in Milwaukee bring young and elderly residents together in exciting and stimulating after-school activities that recharge attitudes and give participants a new perspective on one another. By creating scholarship funds, HBF can give children and families educational options they wouldn’t otherwise have.

Simply stated, HBF helps organizations in its program areas move from “how things are” to “how things could be.” The online grant application jointly created by BETF and BDPA Milwaukee chapter was successfully submitted on March 27, 2014.

HBF wrote, "Thank you for your submission; your grant application has been successfully submitted to the Helen Bader Foundation for review by our staff. Your request will be considered at our next staff meeting, after which you will promptly receive an email regarding the progress of your request."

BETF will continue to work with BDPA Milwaukee chapter president Carmen Giles and her team to obtain funding support for its worthy SITES program!

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State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grants

State Farm Neighborhood Assist is back to help 40 more causes make a difference in their community with a $25K grant. Submit your ideas for positive change in the areas of education, safety and community development.   
The deadline is March 23, 2014.

The State Farm Youth Advisory Board will select the Top 200 finalists, and then it's up to you to vote for your favorites up to 10 times per day. The 40 causes with the most votes will receive a $25K grant.

Read more here.

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PPG Industries Foundation

PPG Industries Foundation supports STEM initiatives for nonprofit and governmental organizations reflecting the foundation's global footprint, emphasizing diversity and underrepresented populations.   Grant proposals are accepted year-round.   This may be a good funding source for any local BDPA chapter to consider.

Review the application guidelines and contact the BDPA Education and Technology Foundation executive director if you want to pursue.

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