(HISTORICAL) Office Depot Foundation

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Office Depot Foundation

    Summary

    The Office Depot Foundation supports a variety of programs that give children tools to succeed in school and in life; build the capacity of nonprofit organizations through collaboration and innovation; and help communities prepare for disasters, as well as recovering and rebuilding afterwards.

    The foundation's priorities are:
    • Giving children tools to succeed in school and in life: Supporting activities that give young people tools to succeed in the school and in life through education and inspiration.
    • Building the capacity of nonprofit organizations through collaboration and innovation: Supporting programs that help non-profit organizations to serve the needs of their communities efficiently and effectively.
    • Helping communities prepare for disasters, as well as recovering and rebuilding afterwards: Supporting efforts that help people and communities prepare for disasters and then rebuild and recover when disasters occur.
     

    History of Funding

    Previous awards can be viewed at: http://officedepotfoundation.org/?page_id=382"

    Additional Information

    The foundation prefers to support programs rather than galas and similar events. The Foundation will NOT consider requests for:
    • Event sponsorship (including walk-a-thons)
    • Fashion Shows
    • Gift Certificates
    • Office Supplies or Printing
    • Deficit Financing
    • Religious organizations that do not serve the general public on a non-denominational basis
    • Travel Expenses
    • Project Graduation
    • Organizations whose chief purpose is to influence legislation or to participate or intervene in political campaigns on behalf of or against any candidate for public office
    • Political, labor or fraternal organizations.
    • Medical procedures for individuals.
    • Books, research papers or articles for professional journals
    • Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin or physical disability.
    • Capital Campaigns
    • Individuals

    Contacts

    Office Depot Foundation Staff

    Office Depot Foundation Staff
    6600 North Military Trail
    Boca Raton, FL 33496
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The Office Depot Foundation will consider only organizations that can provide proof of qualifying non-profit status, including a tax-exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service or proof of the organization's charitable purpose. If you are a 501(c)(3) organization, school or library, you may be eligible for a cash donation from the Office Depot Foundation.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are retrieved on a monthly basis during each grant cycle and are reviewed by a committee. Grants for relief, recovery, and rebuilding will be considered through the year.

    Award Details

    Grant amounts will be a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $3,000. The majority of grants issued are in the vicinity of $1,000 and are supported by in-kind donations when inventory allows.

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