Safeco Insurance Foundation Giving Guidelines
Categories
Places
The Safeco Insurance Foundation funds organizations and programs that serve Washington and Oregon.
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.
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.
Types of Support
General Operating Support
General operating funds are considered for agencies whose missions closely align with the mission of Safeco Insurance Foundation.
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.
Sponsorships
In addition to the philanthropic categories above, Safeco Insurance occasionally provides support through sponsorship of local events. These requests are not considered through the Safeco Insurance Foundation and should be submitted by using our online sponsorship application.
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.
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
Examples of Grants
Spokane Valley Partners
Spokane Valley Partners is a multi-faceted community agency providing aid and assistance to those in need through a full array of comprehensive outreach services.
Read 2 Me
A program of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, Read 2 Me is an early literacy program focusing on K-3 students in Tacoma Public Schools who have been assessed as high-risk for illiteracy.
Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House helps diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building.
Dougy Center, Inc.
Dougy Center, Inc. provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Tacoma Rescue Mission provides emergency services such as shelter and food to the homeless and offers self-sufficiency programs to help lift a person from poverty and break the chains of addiction.
Outdoors for All Foundation
Outdoors for All Foundation enriches the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation opportunities.
