Mercedes-Benz Corporate Gift Fund
Principles of Giving
At the heart of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International 's philanthropic program are six initiatives. These are standards that we and our team members are dedicated to upholding to help support organizations and individual efforts in our communities:
- Philanthropy: MBUSI will have an aggressive philanthropic program, granting funds to designated public service, educational, and other qualified organizations in the community.
- Corporate Participation: MBUSI will form partnerships with organizations that share mutual goals and objectives to benefit the community.
- Environmental Responsiveness: MBUSI is dedicated to protecting the environment, from factory operations to designing vehicles that meet strict guidelines.
- Team Member Participation: Through a matching funds program, MBUSI will match contributions and volunteerism team members to community programs and organizations.
- In-Kind Services: Both team members and MBUSI's corporate involvement will extend beyond financial support.
- Community Outreach: MBUSI will involve itself in activities and initiatives that impact the quality of life of our communities.
Organizations defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax-deductible charitable contributions can be made (501 3C). Appropriate tax exempt evidence must accompany the application.
Who's Not Eligible?
- Organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501 C3
- Individuals or organizations acting on behalf of specific individuals
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or gender
- Religious, fraternal, political, athletic, social or veterans organizations
How to Apply
Please send an attached brief summary up to (four pages) of your organizations needs, including the following information:
- Print and complete the Application Form
- organization's history
- purpose
- project's goals and objectives
- activities for which you seek support
- projected impact of your project
- how the results will be measured
- how your project may be used by other organizations who wish to meet similiar needs
- any previous support from MBUSI
