HealthMarkets, Inc. 2011 Charitable Giving Guidelines
HealthMarkets’ recognizes our civic responsibility and is proud of our involvement with organizations that provide assistant to those in need in the communities where our employees live and work. As such, our corporate giving program is directed toward local agencies and non-profit organizations that provide needed services to communities near our corporate headquarters in North Richland Hills, Texas. From providing financial contributions to volunteering personal time, we are committed to making a positive difference.
Eligibility Guidelines
- With few exceptions, our giving is concentrated in three areas: children's health and safety (including housing), wellness and nutrition (including hunger), and community programs.
- We support initiatives only in the communities in which we operate and where our employees live and work.
- We prefer programs that provide direct service to individuals and communities in need rather than event sponsorships.
- We prefer to make grants for specific projects with measurable results, rather than for general operating support.
- We require organizations that receive our contributions be able to demonstrate that they spend at least 75 percent of their annual budget on the programs and services they exist to support.
- We fund organizations with an IRS exempt status under section 501(c)(3) that are fiscally sound with strong management practices and accountability.
Since the Company receives funding requests far in excess of our annual giving program budget, we must often decline to support worthy organizations and programs. Such a response does not reflect in any way a negative appraisal of the prospective organization or the value of its services.
Exclusions
- An individual person or families
- Partisan political organizations, committees, or candidates and public office holders
- For-profit publications or organizations seeking advertisements or promotional support
- Organizations with a purpose that is solely athletic in nature, not connected to a school or youth group with other developmental goals.
- Religious organizations (e.g., churches or organizations directly tied to a place of worship) as determined at the sole discretion of HealthMarkets
- Sponsorships of local groups/individuals to participate in regional, national, or international competitions, conferences or events
- Tickets or tables at fundraising events
- Organizations whose mission is outside of the U.S.
- Multi-year requests for support
How to Apply
Requests are reviewed on a continuous basis, evaluated case-by-case by a committee appointed for that purpose, and are subject to the committee's final discretion. Please allow at least four weeks for a response. To submit a request, please provide a short letter which includes the items requested below to:
HealthMarkets
Attn: Donna Ledbetter
9151 Boulevard 26
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Or donna.ledbetter@healthmarkets.com
- A primary contact name, phone number, mailing address, and e-mail address for the organization requesting support.
- A brief, written description of the organization, including its history, activities, purpose, percentage of annual budget used for administrative expenses, and proof of 501 C (3) status.
- Amount of the request and its intended use.
- The name and contact information of any HealthMarkets employee involved with the organization in a leadership role.
- Description of employee volunteer opportunities, if available.
- Any history of previous support from HealthMarkets or HealthMarkets business units.