Supporting the communities we serve is important to us and we want to help them thrive. One way we can help is through donations, grants, and sponsorships of local nonprofits and activities. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you and make our community better.
What’s the difference between a donation and a sponsorship?
| Amount | Eligible Use of Funds | Eligible Recipients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEC Sponsorships | Any Amount | Advertising opportunity (i.e. yearbooks, banners, signs), sponsorship of community event and/or fundraiser, etc. | Nonprofits and/or organizations in the BEC service territory that serve BEC members. For more details, view our full BEC giving guidelines. |
| BEC Donations | Up to $5,000 | General fundraising, in-kind donations, gift baskets, etc. (Not for scholarship funds, capital improvements, or ongoing expenses/ salaries). View our full BEC giving guidelines. | Nonprofits and/or organizations in the BEC service territory that serve BEC members. For more details, view our full BEC giving guidelines. |
Applying For a Donation or Sponsorship
BEC will accept monetary donation and sponsorship requests such as booster clubs and other program opportunities, including program advertisements and spirit banners that benefit the organization’s purpose, etc. Please fill out an application and submit any packets so we have an understanding of who is requesting a sponsorship. You will need to submit a new application for each donation request.
Note: Please use the Donation & Sponsorship Application below for sponsorship, advertising, or general donation requests. These requests are reviewed on a monthly basis 30 to 60 days prior to “funds needed” date. Please review our Charitable Giving Guidelines before sumbitting a request.
In general, contributions to any 501(c)(3) charity are eligible for donations, sponsorship and in-kind donations from BEC. Select organizations that are not designated a 501(c)(3) may also be eligible. These organizations include schools and government organizations such as counties or municipalities and their agencies or departments, as long as the donation serves a public purpose and is consistent with BEC’s donation and sponsorship guidelines.
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