Corporate Giving

AquilaCares Charitable Contributions

Aquila's Social Vision

At Aquila, we believe that our future depends on healthy, vibrant communities and opportunities for youth to fulfill their potential. To that end, we support numerous non-profit organizations in the communities where Aquila conducts business.

The aim of Aquila's philanthropic efforts is to:

Enable the company to fulfill our corporate social responsibilities in the communities in which we have a business interest.
Enhance the quality of life for our employees, stakeholders and communities.
Support the volunteer efforts of our employees by donating to or assisting organizations in which they play an active role.

It is our hope that through the combined efforts of AquilaCares financial support and employee involvement, we can make our communities a better place to live.

Funding Opportunities

Focus Areas

Aquila has identified Youth Development as our primary area for charitable contributions consideration. Charitable contributions in Youth Development support activities aimed at broad-scale outreach to area youth for the purposes of building leadership, social skills and self-esteem; enhancing business education and academic performance; and fostering the successful transition from youth to productive adulthood. Aquila considers the following criteria as qualifiers for Youth Development:

Develops core competencies in youth.
Builds on strengths rather than deficiencies.
Demonstrates a need in the community and outlines how the organization will minister to that need.

Other focus areas that Aquila supports include community betterment; education and literacy; human services; and safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing.

Application Guidelines

Requests For AquilaCares Charitable Contributions

If your organization would like to apply for a charitable contribution, please send us a brief letter of intent (maximum two pages) which includes:

A brief description of your organization
A description of the program/capital project to be funded (include specific goals, timelines, cost details)
The expected result and how it will be measured
Your specific contribution request
Details about tax credits, if available
Current IRS documentation of your organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
A description of how our support will be recognized

You may submit a letter of intent at any time of the year. We will review your letter and respond within four to six weeks. We do not use pre-printed application forms or accept contribution requests over the telephone. Please submit your request to the external affairs manager for your area.

Exclusions

Organizations that do not have current 501(c)(3) tax- exempt status.
Organizations that practice discrimination by race, creed, color, gender, religion, sexual preference, age or national origin.
Organizations not located in communities where Aquila has a business interest.
Organizations or events whose primary purpose is to redistribute funds to other charitable establishments.
Appeals for unrestricted funds.
Religious organizations whose primary purpose is to promote sectarian values.
Veterans groups and labor organizations when serving only their own membership.
Political or lobbying activities.
Funding for a program or project that lasts longer than five years.