Community
Goodyear's Philanthropic Initiatives - U.S. Only
Charitable Gift Request Guidelines
Requests for funding are required to meet guidelines of strategic giving in the categories below and should possibly provide volunteer opportunities for Goodyear associates which are appropriately aligned with our strategy. Grant proposals with a SAFETY focus are given highest priority. A limited number of traditional grants will continue to be honored at the company’s discretion.
Supported categories:
Civic & Community – Grant awards will depend on local needs and customs in the communities in which we operate. Approved initiatives will help improve the vitality and economic development of our communities.
Culture & the Arts – Requests from organizations and institutions serving plant communities will be considered.
Education – Requests for support from colleges, universities, and other educational institutions serving the areas in which our plants and principal offices are located must be a source of subsidized educational opportunities for Goodyear associates and their families. A limited number of private and public universities of national or regional significance whose programs are of special interest or those that provide a continuing source of professional associates to Goodyear may also receive priority.
Health & Human Services – Highest priority is given to United Way campaigns in communities where our plants and principal offices are located. Organizations receiving United Way support may not be eligible for additional funding.
LIMITATIONS
Grants cannot be made to:
- organizations outside of communities in which our plants or principal offices are located
- individuals or to organizations on behalf of an individual
- political, labor, fraternal, or private member organizations
- individual schools within public or private school systems
- athletic programs / extracurricular activities, travel or exchange programs
- endowments or for debt reduction
- religious organizations or for religious purposes
- advertising or marketing programs
- second parties except specialized organizations (e.g. United Way, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, etc)
CONTRIBUTION REQUEST PROCESS
We require a request package accompanied by a request letter, on the organization’s letterhead, and signed by a representative employee/director of the grant seeker who is authorized to submit a request on behalf of the organization. All materials should be in letter-sized format; over-sized documents will be discarded. Provide the following documents and information in the package:
- the purpose, amount, and community need that will be met by the request
- the program's potential connection to SAFETY for priority consideration
- the geographical area and audience served by the applicant’s organization and this request
- a board of trustees list
- copy of organization's 501(c)(3) IRS Letter of Determination proving tax exempt status or equivalent
- most recent organizational financial statement and income-and-expense budget
- list of other current and projected sources of funding for this particular program
- breakdown, by percentage, of how grant funds are utilized by organization (i.e. administration, services, research, etc)
- the nature of Goodyear goods and services utilized by organization
Organizations in the greater Akron, Ohio area should send requests to the following address:
Faith S Stewart, Director
Director, Community Affairs
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
1144 East Market Street D/798
Akron OH 44316 USA
Organizations in U.S. communities where Goodyear has plants and major facilities should follow the guidelines above and contact the local plant manager’s office for mailing instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Highest consideration is given to requests received in writing before November 15 for grant awards in the following year. Phoned-in requests are not accepted.
- All grants are one-time gifts. Grant recipients must re-apply for consideration in future years.
- Each organization is limited to one grant award per year, except in unusual circumstances.
- All request materials become the property of Goodyear and will not be returned.
- Requests that do not meet all requirement guidelines as stated above may receive no response.
- Decisions may take up to 60 days. Requesters will be contacted if additional information is required.
Goodyear reserves the right to determine grant qualifications and amounts. All grant recipients are subject to inspection and periodic re-evaluation by Goodyear. Goodyear may, at its discretion, revise or terminate this program at any time. Interpretation and administration of the program, including eligibility of organizations or gift sizes, will be determined by the Company, and decisions will be final.
