Donations & Sponsorships
Grinnell is an active community with organizations planning programs and fundraising activities to bring their ideas to life. Throughout the year, Grinnell College makes smaller-scale donations in support of these local organizations and projects.
Donation/Sponsorship Guidelines
Types of Donations
- Monetary Donations/sponsorships
- Bookstore Merchandise/Gift Certificate Donations
- Dining and Catering donations
Exclusions
Generally, the college does not sponsor or make gifts to:
- Individuals
- Business ventures
- Non-governmental organizations without IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status
- Organizations that limit membership or services based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin
- Requests for loans or debt retirements
- Political organizations
- Projects or organizations with no connection to the community of Grinnell
- Projects or organizations that might in any way pose a conflict with the mission, goals, or programs of Grinnell College
- High School athletic programs are also excluded from sponsorships in accordance with NCAA guidelines.
To Request a Donation or Sponsorship
To request a donation or sponsorship, please send a written request (paper or e-mail) to Monica Chavez-Silva, Director of Community Enhancement & Engagement, with the following information:
- Organization
- Contact Information
- Event/Project Description
- Event/Project Timing
- Item/sponsorship amount requested
To receive a monetary donation, organizations must have a W-9 tax identification form on file with the college. If your organization has received a donation in the past, that information should be on file. If this is a new donation, please allow adequate time to submit that information to the office of Community Enhancement & Engagement.
