The Standard's Corporate Giving Program Grant

The Standard's Corporate Giving Program emphasizes community support and employee engagement, reflecting its foundational mission to enhance financial well-being. With a funding range of $500 to $25,000, it aims to make a substantial impact in the lives of individuals and families facing challenges. The Standard Charitable Foundation, launched in 2006, further extends this commitment by supporting organizations that align with its philanthropic goals.

Not surprisingly, our corporate giving reflects that culture of caring. We work with employees to find ways to make a difference and support our communities through corporate giving and grants. Through our corporate giving program, we support organizations that align with our four focus areas: Healthy Communities, Disability and Empowerment, Cultural Development, and Education and Advancement.
Education and Advancement
Funding Guidelines for The Standard's Corporate Giving Program
Types of Support
Range of Support: $500 to $25,000. The average gift is $3,000.
General operating supportProgram supportCapital support
Range of Support: $500 to $25,000. The average gift is $10,000.

Eligibility

Funding GuidelinesTo be eligible for funding, an organization must be a charitable, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization as determined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code.Organizations should align with at least one of our four focus areas: Healthy Communities, Disability and Empowerment, Cultural Development or Education and Advancement.

Ineligibility

The Standard's Corporate Giving Program: To ensure greater impact in our communities, we will not consider charitable funding requests for:Sports team sponsorshipsSupport for programs or organizations solely benefitting individuals outside of the United StatesIndividuals, for any purposeOrganizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or regulationLabor or fraternal groupsContributions to or memberships in chambers of commerce, service clubs, taxpayer associations and other similar bodiesEstablishment or support of endowments, annual appeal, debt retirement or operational deficits“Pass through” organizations or private foundationsRequests to support travelOrganizations that influence, promote or attempt to initiate legislation or support political candidates or political philosophiesOrganizations whose mission and values support and/or endorse politically charged or divisive social issues that may conflict with The Standard’s valuesOrganizations that further their efforts through illegal, disruptive or violent methodsThe Standard Charitable Foundation: The Standard Charitable Foundation is a separate, legal entity from The Standard. As such, the foundation has additional restrictions and funding guidelines.In addition to above restrictions, The Standard Charitable Foundation will not consider funding requests for:Political groupsAdvertising or sponsorshipFundraising events (such as dinners, conferences and walk-a-thons)Any activities or organizations for which support would violate IRS regulations for private foundationsGroups or organizations that will re-grant the foundation's gifts to other organizations or individualsGeneral operating support to hospitals and health care institutions