The Stanley Works Charitable Giving Program

The Stanley Works charitable giving program will support IRS certified 501(C)3 organizations that have a meaningful and positive impact on their communities. The program makes it a priority, but is not limited to, funding organizations in communities where we have facilities and where our employees live and work. Our support focuses on the following key areas:

• Colleges, Universities and Scholarships,
  
  
• Local Community Non-profit Organizations
  • healthcare
    
  • youth services
  • skills training & job development
  • mentoring and leadership development
    
    
• Construction & Affordable Housing
  
  
• Cultural Arts
  
  
• Matching Gifts
  
  
• United Way
  
  
• Vocational/Technical Training (Professionals entering skilled trades)
  
  • youth
  • secondary & post-secondary vocational technical training
  • SkillsUSA VICA

Grant Application Procedures:

The Stanley Works will consider requests, starting at $1,000, that meet the above criteria. Product donations will be considered beginning with amounts of $100.00. A written proposal, sent via regular mail to the address below under "Where to Apply", is required. It should include the following information:

1. Background information including the name and mission of the requesting organization and the name of the project.
2. A narrative which includes following:

   - When the organization or program officially was started
   - Project goals and objectives
   - Needs the project seeks to meet
   - Relationship between the project and The Stanley Works
   - Anticipated results of the project
   - How results will be measured
   - List of other committed funding sources
   - List of Board of Director Members

3. A project budget and anticipated completion date
4. An appendix that contains other relevant information including proof of tax exempt status verifying 501(C)3.

Timing of Grant Awards:

Grant applications are accepted throughout the year. The Stanley Works will respond within 45-60 days of receipt of the request by written notification as to whether the grant has been approved or denied.

Where to apply:

Applications and other correspondence should be addressed to the following:

The Stanley Works
Attn: Corporate Contributions
1000 Stanley Drive
New Britain, CT 06053

About The Stanley Works Corporation:

The Stanley Works is a worldwide supplier of tools, door systems and related hardware for professional, industrial and consumer use, with sales of $2.6 billion in 2001.