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Contribution Guidelines

Programs that benefit communities where we are a significant employer
Programs that provide food, shelter, health care and basic services for disadvantaged persons
Projects that satisfy unmet needs in the community without duplicating other programs or services
Activities that offer services to broad audiences in lieu of selected groups or associations
Initiatives in keeping with King's philosophies and company culture
Programs that clearly define and measure goals

Programs that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin
Individuals (as opposed to group-based initiatives)
Organizations without IRS 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status
Political parties, candidates or campaigns
Deficit reduction, loans, investments or endowments
Operating expenses such as salaries, rent, membership fees, equipment, etc.
Purely social or fraternal organizations, beauty pageants, etc.
Athletic team sponsorships, individual leagues, or travel expenses for tournament play
Sponsorships of golf tournaments, sporting events, and professional teams
Event or conference sponsorships for supplies, receptions, hospitality suites and other expenses
Sponsorships or expenses for community fund-raising events
Expenses for trips, tours or uniforms for individuals or groups
Tickets for contests, raffles, events, etc.
Production of videos, books, films, CDs, and DVDs
Advertising in programs, bulletins, yearbooks or brochures
Individual churches or sectarian organizations whose programs are offered exclusively to their members
Organizations with affiliates on a local, regional or national level that have already received funding from King
Capital campaigns, with the occasional exception of organizations that strongly meet all other funding criteria and have pre-existing relationships with King