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ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MAY SEEK GRANTS IN FOUR KEY FOCUS AREAS:
A. Community/Economic Development
Regions supports programs that serve low and moderate-income communities through affordable housing, small business development, and human services.
B. Education
Regions is committed to education as a means of helping young people prepare for the future. We sponsor financial literacy programs in grades pre-K through 12, with preference given to schools serving low and moderate-income communities. Also included in this focus are higher education initiatives, teacher training programs, and capital campaigns, particularly those relevant to business or the banking industry.
C. Health & Human Services
Regions provides generous overall support to the United Way, our primary outlet for sponsoring health and human service efforts in our communities.
D. Arts & Culture
We believe the arts and culture make life more vibrant for everyone. Special consideration is given to programs that create cultural opportunities for children or serve low and moderate-income communities. |
Restrictions
Regions supports a broad range of charitable efforts, with the following exclusions:
- Any organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, or familial status.
- Any organization lacking tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.
- Any individual.
- Any political organization or candidate seeking political office.
- Any religious organization or activity that exclusively advocates a particular religion, faith, or creed.
- The annual operating campaign of any organization supported by United Way.
- Athletic scholarships or organizations sponsoring athletic scholarships.
- Alumni associations.
- National fund drives or national organizations with no direct ties to our communities.
Note: Sponsorships that do not support a nonprofit organization may be considered as marketing initiatives and not part of the Regions Charitable Giving Program.
Requesting a Gift: Guidelines and Procedures
- Each organization considered for the Regions Charitable Giving Program must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and be located in a state where Regions does business.
- For full consideration, the requesting organization should direct a written proposal to the Regions city president in the area being served. Proposals should include:
- A copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
- A one- to two-page letter, on the letterhead stationery of the organization, explaining the request and its purpose.
- A current list of board members for the requesting organization.
- The organization's most recently audited financial statement.
- Any additional information or documentation supporting the request.
- Proposals are considered throughout the year, with decisions made in approximately 30-45 days.