At Dow Credit Union, we’re committed to making a real difference in the communities we call home.
Eligibility Criteria
Tobeconsideredforsupport,weaskthatapplicantsgenerallyalignwithor meetthefollowing:
Theorganizationisacharitable,community-focused,ortax-exemptentity, orotherwiseservesapurposethatbenefitsthecommunity
Therequestservesacharitablepurposeanddemonstratesameaningful, positiveimpactonindividuals,communities,ortheregion.
TheorganizationoperateswithinDowCreditUnion’sfieldofmembershipor providesservicesinareaswhereourmembersliveandwork.
Requestsaresubmitted45daysinadvancetoallowthoughtfulreview
Aseparaterequestformiscompletedforeachindividualevent,program, campaign,orinitiative.
Supporting Documents
ApplicantsmustcompletetheGoodtoGiveRequestFormandprovidethe followingdocumentation,asapplicable:
IRSdeterminationletter(proofof501(c)(3)status)
W-9form
FederaltaxID/EIN
Businesslicense,certificateofincorporation,orthelike
Anyrelevantmaterials:sponsorshipdeck,eventflyer,capitalcampaign information,etc.
Exclusions and Limitations
DowCreditUniondoesnotprovidefundingfor:
Politicalcampaigns,candidates,orlobbyingactivities
Religiousorganizationsforreligiouspurposes(faith-basedorganizations areeligibleifservingasecularcharitableneed)
Individualrequestsorpersonalfundraisers
Organizationsthatdiscriminatebasedonrace,religion,gender,sexual orientation,orotherprotectedcharacteristics
Requeststhatfalloutsideourgeographicfocusorgivingpillars
Our Giving Pillars
COMMUNITYWELLNESS FINANCIALLITERACY ALICEPOPULATION
Weprioritizeeffortsthatpromote physical,mental,andemotional well-being,recognizingthat healthyindividualsbuildhealthy communities
Wesupporteducationthat empowersindividualstomake informedfinancialdecisions, helpingbuildlong-termstability andeconomicopportunity
INCLUSION
Wesupportinitiativesthat fosterdiversity,equity,and belonging,becauseinclusive communitiesarestronger, moreresilient,andbetter equippedtoserveeveryone
Weadvocateforprograms thatassistworkingindividuals andfamilieswhostruggleto affordbasicnecessities, ensuringtheyhaveaccessto resourcesandsupport
ARTS&CULTURE PLACEMAKING
Weinvestinartsandcultural programsthatcelebrate creativityandheritage,enriching livesandstrengthening communityidentity
Evaluation and Review Process
Wesupporteffortsthatcreate vibrant,attractive communitieswherepeople wanttolive,helpingtorecruit andretainresidentsby enhancingqualityoflife.
Requestsarereviewedyear-roundandshouldbesubmittedatleast45daysin advanceofwhenadecisionisneeded.Youwillhearbackfromuswithin3 weeks Requestsareevaluatedbasedonthefollowingfactors:
AlignmentwithDowCreditUnion’sgivingpillars
Potentialimpactandreachoftheprogramorevent
Benefittothecommunityandunderservedpopulations
Completenessoftheapplicationandsupportingdocuments
Pastsupporthistoryandfrequencyofrequests
Submission Expectations
Bysubmittingarequest,applicantsagreeto:
Usethefundsexclusivelyforthepurposedescribedintherequest
AcknowledgeDowCreditUnionasasponsororsupporterwhenapplicable
Providefollow-upinformationorimpactreportinguponrequest
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