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Charitable giving: Guidelines
The Energy for Others fund supports health and human-service programs in communities where our employees work and live.
Energy for Others will forward funds designated by
employees to any U.S.-based charitable non-profit. Energy for Others also
has a pool of funds to which charities can submit requests.
Groups that want to submit a request must meet three guidelines:
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Be a
tax exempt 501 (c)(3) organization.
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Be
able to provide proof of tax-exempt status.
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Provide
a budget, including sources of funding and all expenses.
Also, we’ve outlined program-eligibility guidelines with preferences for
program funding, as well as restrictions and exclusions.
Preferences
We prefer to:
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Make
contributions to groups in the areas of health and human services and,
sometimes may choose to contribute to programs that promote public safety
and the environment.
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Fund
specific programs, projects, services or events that help people or
groups in need.
Restrictions and exclusions
In most cases, we exclude requests that benefit:
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Individuals;
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Endowment
funds;
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Private
foundations, United Way or other federated campaigns; and
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Programs
or activities that are discriminatory based on age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, race, color,
religion, national origin or ancestry, or political affiliation.
In most cases, we don't provide funds for:
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General-operating support;
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Travel,
loans or loan guarantees, or liquidation costs;
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Capital
or construction campaigns;
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Furniture,
fixtures, carpeting, appliances or other such equipment;
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Natural gas or
electricity costs;
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Multi-year
commitments;
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Special
events that provide extensive benefits; or
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Arts
and cultural groups, educational institutions, or business, civic or trade
groups.
Energy for Others requires that you use funding within one year
of receipt. We ask agencies to provide information on how the contribution was used and to submit any support
materials.
Getting funding
Please complete the Application For Funding form and return
it to:
Energy for Others
Main Office
c/o: Sempra Energy
101 Ash St. – HQ15E
San Diego, CA 92101
or scan the completed form and send it by e-mail to energyforothers@sempra.com.
If you
have questions or need more information, please contact 1-877-736-7729.
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