Funding Priorities
The Foundation encourages 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations and institutions whose
missions are aligned with the company’s corporate citizenship goals and priorities
to
apply for monetary, volunteer and in-kind contributions. Programs that specifically
address economic development needs of under-served communities, within the company’s
service areas, receive preference for funding.
The Foundation is especially interested in programs that:
- Expand K through12 educational opportunities to help students acquire the core math,
science, literary and technology skills needed to prepare them to join the workforce
of the future and compete successfully.
- Help individuals and families acquire the skills and abilities they need to actively
support themselves and make positive social and economic contributions to their
communities.
- Support habitation initiatives for seniors.
- Encourage diversity and inclusion in education, the community and the workplace.
- Improve the livability of communities and bordering regions through the development
of safe, accessible and economically viable neighborhoods.
- Promote community "traditions"
– programs, places and events that contribute to
the long-term success of regions
where the company does business.