ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant

The ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting underrepresented children, PreK-12 education, and community-based family support. The foundation prioritizes nonprofit organizations that provide essential resources and services to help these children thrive. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of meaningful volunteer opportunities, ensuring funds directly address community needs. Organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) entities and operate within the ScanSource footprint to be eligible for funding.

Underrepresented Children
Nonprofit organizations providing support and services for underrepresented children.
Pre-K—12th Grade Education
Nonprofit organizations supporting transformational education or workforce development programs for underrepresented students or children that advance career skills and talent development from pre-school through high school graduation, especially Title I schools. Examples of this include mentoring and leadership programs, soft skills, work skills development, and teacher support.
Community-Based Family Support
Nonprofit organizations supporting the family unit by providing resources and services that promote well-being and reduce risk factors. Examples include advancing basic needs such as food and clothing security, providing mental and physical health programming, and creating nurturing and healthy family environments.

Eligibility

Should be an IRS-recognized charitable organization, 501(c)(3).Should be focused on impacting a community within the ScanSource footprint.Should use funds to support the need; events to raise funds for the need will not be considered. Please see our Focus Areas and FAQs for more information.Should provide meaningful volunteer opportunities to receive priority.

Ineligibility

The ScanSource Charitable Foundation typically does not support requests such as:Nonprofits operating outside of the ScanSource footprintCapital campaignsIndividuals or familiesFaith-based organizations that have faith-based requirements of those they serveFor-profit organizations or those without a 501(c)(3) statusApplications from organizations fewer than three years oldPolitical candidates, parties, campaigns, or causesNonprofits that discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status