Universal Leaf Foundation Grants

Universal Leaf Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Universal Corporation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: June 19, 2025

Summary

The Universal Leaf Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations primarily in areas where Universal Leaf Tobacco Company operates. Focus areas include education for at-risk individuals, higher education, civic/community arts, and environmental initiatives. The Foundation emphasizes good corporate citizenship and community engagement through financial support and employee volunteerism. Organizations must operate within designated geographic areas and cannot be involved in political advocacy or restrict services based on demographics. Grants aim to enhance community well-being and educational opportunities.

Overview

Universal Leaf Foundation Grants The Universal Leaf Foundation (the "Foundation") is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1975. The Foundation is the philanthropic institution of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. ("Universal" or "the Company") dedicated to fulfilling its social responsibility to the communities in which Universal and its subsidiaries have a physical presence or significant business interest, primarily in the U.S. Universal has a strong sense of its responsibility to its communities to provide programmatic support through the Foundation for qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation is committed to good corporate citizenship as is evident by its investments in community programs, its financial support for community events and its promotion of employee volunteerism. Focus Areas Category 1 - Education and well-being of children, at-risk individuals, families and groupsCategory 2 - Higher educationCategory 3 - Civic/Community/the ArtsCategory 4 - Environmental/Green

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility requirement:501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations Geographic Scope: Primarily: Momence II, Oxford NC, Nash County NC, Lancaster PA, Kenbridge VA, Richmond VA, Grandview WA, and Prosser WAFocus: Non-Profit organizations in areas where our employees live and workTypes of Support include:Project and/or program support, equipment support or general support

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not support the following: Non-Profits that have not been designated 501(c)(3)Individuals or an individual's project or programPolitical, advocacy or labor organizations or fundraising eventsEvents or programs where the grant is not fully tax deductibleOrganizations located outside the areas in which the Company has a physical presenceOrganizations or programs that restrict or otherwise limit membership and services based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, age or national origin