SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Grants

SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Grants support local nonprofit organizations in the Fox Valley area that provide essential services such as food, clothing, shelter, arts, education, and environmental initiatives. Grants are awarded by SECURA’s Community Commitment Committee, which evaluates applications based on community impact. Eligible organizations include public charities and government units serving the Foundation’s service area, while ineligible projects include political affiliations and general operational costs.

Overview

Purpose SECURA’s Community Commitment Committee, with assistance from Community Foundation staff, awards grants to groups providing needed services in the communities the company serves. All decisions are made by a committee with representation from across all departments. What We Fund Local Fox Valley nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations Requests from outside the Fox Valley area will be considered if a SECURA associate is actively involved with the nonprofit Causes that support basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter), arts/culture, youth education/development, economic/civic development, and the environment will be considered

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations eligible to receive grants from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region are those determined by the IRS to be public charities.This encompasses most charitable, scientific, social service, educational and religious organizations described in § 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3) of the tax code, and private operating foundations.Grants may also be made to units of government (this includes Native American tribal governments) for public purposes.Organizations that are not public charities may apply through a fiscal sponsor.Organizations must serve residents of the Foundation’s service area including Outagamie, Calumet, Shawano, Waupaca and/or northern Winnebago counties.See full details of eligibility criteria here.

Ineligibility

What We Don't FundFundraisers that benefit specific individuals or families State or national fundraising campaigns or mass appeal (unless funds are for local use) Governmental entities (e.g., police/fire departments, parks, public libraries, etc.), schools, or school capital campaigns Events or conferences Sports clubs or sports team sponsorships General operational costs (e.g., administrative salaries, rent, utilities, etc.) Organizations with a political or religious affiliation Building a “nest egg” for the future SECURA will not typically award more than one grant to an organization within a calendar year