The foundation will consider the following factors:
- Innovation and/or differentiation in our focus areas of work, home and play
- Programming and services that advance positive community engagement efforts
- Demonstrated outcomes and impact
- Service delivery to low- and moderate-income people, women and people of color
- Commitment to strategies advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization
- The financial health of the organization
Please read our ESG and community reports for more information on our annual giving.
Our grant program is designed to embrace the diversity in our communities. Organizations must have tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3) and certify that they maintain a non-discrimination policy that ensures the organization does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other factors that are protected by law.
Because the Foundation receives funding requests beyond the annual grant program budget, we must decline support to worthy organizations and programs. We may decline support to organizations we have previously supported to expand community engagements. Support should not be expected to continue in perpetuity and declination does not reflect a negative appraisal of the organization or the value of its programs and service.