Reynolds and Reynolds
Company
Grant Guidelines
Company Foundation

Quarterly Grant Deadlines
Proposal Due: Meeting Date:
February 15, 2008 March 6, 2008
May 16, 2008 June 5, 2008
August 15, 2008 September 11, 2008
November 14, 2008 December 4, 2008

Company Foundation Focus Areas
Historically, the Reynolds Foundation has supported a variety of organizations and initiatives in communities where the company operates. A sample of those areas include:
  • Higher Education
    Emphasis on higher education
  • Cultural Arts
    Emphasis on support for non-profit arts organizations which promote
    • Enrichment of quality of life for regional residents
    • Diversity
    • Arts education for K-12 students
  • Community Betterment
    Emphasis on support of projects which focus on
    • Strategic economic development
    • Downtown revitalization
    • Regional growth
Grant Information
  • The Foundation typically makes grant decisions four times annually
  • All proposals must be submitted electronically
  • In general, organizations repeating a request in the same fiscal year will not be considered for additional funding
  • An approved grant does not necessarily indicate that continued support will automatically be available the following year
  • The Foundation is unable to support all worthwhile causes. Preference is shown to community needs in areas where Reynolds has major operations.
  • Comprehensive assessment of grant success is typically requested annually.
Grant Restrictions
Because of federal law, policy or budget limitations, The Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation does not contribute to:
  • Organizations without IRS tax exemption 501(c)(3) status
  • Individual primary or secondary schools
  • Sectarian organizations having a predominantly religious purpose
  • Individuals
  • Political parties, offices or candidates
  • Fraternal or veteran's organizations
  • Organizations who cannot provide adequate accounting records or procedures
  • Tax-supported universities and colleges for operating purposes
  • Funding for deficits or debt retirement
  • Endowments
  • Courtesy advertising
  • Fundraising events
  • Capital Campaigns

Call Alice Davisson at 1.937.485.8138, or send e-mail to alice_davisson@reyrey.com.