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Safeco Insurance Foundation Giving Guidelines

 

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  • Places
  • Programs
  • Populations
  • Types of Support
  • Application Procedures
  • Restrictions
  • Examples of Grants

Places

The Safeco Insurance Foundation contributes the bulk of its funding to organizations and programs that serve the Pacific Northwest, where Safeco insurance has its corporate office.

Safeco Insurance also supports organizations in other communities where we have employees and customers.

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Programs

Education

Safeco Insurance Foundation gives priority to educational programs that encourage disadvantaged youth to excel academically and create opportunities for life-long success through learning.

Health and Safety

Safeco Insurance Foundation favors organizations and programs that are committed to improving the quality of life and safety in our communities.

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Populations

Youth

Safeco Insurance Foundation invests much of its funding in youth. Priority is given to programs serving children and teenagers.

Low-Income Families and Individuals

The Foundation favors organizations and programs that create opportunities for self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and families.

People with Disabilities

Safeco Insurance Foundation supports organizations and projects that promote the participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of our communities.

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Types of Support

General Operating Support

General operating funds are considered for agencies whose missions closely align with Safeco Insurance Foundation’s.

Program Support

Organizations with missions that are not educational or health and safety-related are encouraged to request specific project funding relevant to the programmatic thrust and priorities of our philanthropy program.

Capital Funding

Occasionally, the Foundation provides funding to the capital campaigns of organizations whose missions closely align to that of the Safeco Insurance Foundation.

Dinners and Memberships

In addition to the philanthropic categories above, Safeco Insurance provides support through dinners and memberships. These requests are not considered through the Safeco Insurance Foundation and should be submitted by using our online application.

Sponsorships

Sponsorship requests - such as sporting events and marketing opportunities, etc. - are not considered through the Safeco Insurance Foundation. These requests should be submitted by using our online application.

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Application Procedures

To apply for a grant from the Safeco Insurance Foundation please use one of the links below. Grant applications are submitted online and are reviewed every six weeks.

  • Apply for a grant
  • Edit existing application

 

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Restrictions

Safeco Insurance Foundation does not provide philanthropic support for:

  • Individuals
  • Foundations that are primarily grantmaking agencies
  • Organizations requesting funds for sectarian activities
  • Fraternal, social, labor or political organizations
  • Trips, tours and transportation
  • Deficit spending or debt liquidation
  • Conferences, forums or special events
  • Organizations that have applied within the past 12 months
  • Non-functionally integrated supporting organizations as classified by the IRS

 

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Examples of Grants

Technology Access Foundation (TAF)

TAF prepares underserved, low-income children for higher education and professional success by providing a rigorous and relevant K-12 curriculum.

Northwest Harvest

Northwest Harvest provides food free of charge via a network of partner food banks located throughout the state of Washington.

Rainier Scholars

Rainier Scholars cultivates the academic potential of low-income, talented, and motivated young people of color through long-term comprehensive educational support. The program works to increase college graduation rates and foster leadership.

FareStart

FareStart provides a community that transforms lives by empowering homeless and disadvantaged men, women, and families to achieve self-sufficiency through life skills, job training and employment in the food service industry.

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