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A well-known fact about Americans is that they are givers. This is particularly true regarding giving to nonprofits, charitable organizations, and worthy causes.

Goldman Sachs 

Through its Community Development Grants, Goldman Sachs generously contributes to education, inexpensive housing, small commercial development, and community revitalization. It specifically gives to New York City, New Jersey, and Utah.

Nonprofit organizations that are 501(c)(3) compliant and work in the community may check on their website for the grant.

Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig Dr Pepper partners with nonprofits to support the communities where its clients, workers, and consumers live and work. Organizations that hold to their values and meet their criteria may find further information on how to apply for donations. Keurig Dr Pepper makes products and financial donations.

ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips proudly supports 501(c)(3) compliant nonprofits, government subdivisions, and accredited schools. Its strict rules for donation eligibility are on its website, where requests for assistance can also be made.

Gourmet Gift Baskets

Gourmet Gift Baskets are happy to assist organizations with their fundraisers to support community causes. Each year, they allocate a budget for precisely this reason. If your organization is the fortunate recipient of a donation, you must agree that the name of your cause will be used to promote and publicize Gourmet Gift Baskets. The online donation request form can be accessed for more information and application criteria.

Nordstrom

1% of all gift card sales and refills Nordstrom donates to charitable causes in the communities where they do business. Their grant window is effective from September 1 to November 1. Youth-focused nonprofits are a priority for Nordstrom. All information can be found on their corporate grantmaking page.

State Farm Insurers

Good Neighbor Citizenship grants are the way that State Farm provides donations to nonprofits. You’ll need to be a 501(c)3, 501(c)4, and 501(c)6 organization to qualify, and their donations exclude programs that are political or religious by nature. They will likely fund grant applications for K-12 education, driver safety, housing relief, neighborhood revitalization, and job training.

Universal

The Orlando arm of Universal Studios offers ticket donations, which nonprofit corporate donations organizations working in Florida may use for fundraising purposes. Religious and political organizations do not qualify. Learn more by visiting the website and applying for ticket donations.

Likewise, Universal Studios Hollywood provides a ticket donation program for organizations in Los Angeles County, CA. You can apply here.

Nike

Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, Portland, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. can benefit from The Nike Community Impact Fund, which supports local sports-focused nonprofits. Their Mid-South Grants Program is geared towards underserved communities in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. You may apply for grants on Nike’s website.

Intercontinental Hotel Group

In the regions around its hotels, The Intercontinental Hotel Group makes charitable contributions to non-religious and non-political organizations that align with its values and code of conduct policy. Visit its site to apply for charitable donations.

Adobe

Adobe requires nonprofits to register with Benevity for its Matching Grants program. The company will match employee donations of time, cash, and securities, and it offers grants to organizations where ten employees volunteer together for three hours or more. Adobe believes in fostering positive change and growth in employee-led programs.

Amazon Web Services

The AWS Imagine Grant program established by Amazon is to promote nonprofits using cloud technology in novel and groundbreaking ways. The program has two awards: 

focusing on modernization and digital transformation

scalable, industry-changing projects

Visit their site for more information and sign up to be notified when the next application cycle opens.

Bank of America

Bank of America funds charitable organizations throughout the year in different categories on a rotating basis, including:

revitalization, preservation, and stabilization initiatives that engage community stakeholders in building livable communities

transit-oriented development efforts that connect individuals to jobs, services, schools, and economic opportunity

Visit Bank of America’s website for more information about eligibility criteria, grants, and sponsorships.

eBay

eBay is a booming e-commerce retailer with billions of dollars in revenue. They offer numerous ways in which eBay users can support their favorite charities. Some sellers opt to give a percentage of their sales towards charitable causes. On the other hand, buyers can add philanthropic donations to each purchase. 

If you register as an official eBay charity, you can make your organization visible, and it becomes relatively easy for donors to identify and give to your nonprofit organization. Be sure to register your organization today!

Office Depot

Feed the Children and Office Depot runs a product donation program that connects students with education supplies and resources to optimize their education. If your organization is focused on educational preparedness or helping developing young people, click here to learn more about the program and apply for product donations.

Organic Valley

Organic Valley offers financial and product donations, grants, and sponsorship opportunities through its Power of We portal. Organic Valley is a national farming cooperative specializing in dairy products. Contributions go toward nonprofits and research institutions engaging in research projects on organic farming and organic soil health. You can learn more about their grant program.

 

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