Community Investments

Funding Guidelines

At Pitney Bowes, the strength of our company is linked to the strength of the communities in which we live and work. Since our company"s founding, we"ve maintained close relationships with our neighbours throughout the world. These ongoing relationships have become an integral part of the culture of Pitney Bowes, and today we are more active than ever.

Each year, Pitney Bowes Inc. gives millions in direct grants, in-kind services, employee matching gifts and volunteer grants to qualified non-profit organizations.

Most of our Community Investments are in four areas where we believe we can have the most direct impact:

• Education
• Health and Research
• Civics and Community Services
• Arts and Culture

To submit a Pitney Bowes Grant Application, please review the Guidelines for Donations and Charities outlined below and complete a Grant Application form. Be sure to read and answer all questions carefully as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Pitney Bowes Grant Application

Guidelines for Donations and Charities

• Donations will only be made to registered charitable or non-profit organizations.
• Donations will be made only if charitable tax receipt is provided by the charitable organization.
• Donations will be granted on a case per case basis.
• Long standing policy that precludes from donation or loan of Pitney Bowes products.
• To be considered for donation, the organization will have to provide a brief letter of inquiry with the application to determine if Pitney Bowes current focus and funds permit consideration of the request. That letter should include background information of the organization"s purpose, those who benefit from it, geographical area in which it operates, the official contact person, its tax-exempt status, a brief description of its activities and programs, the purpose for which the grant is being requested, the benefits expected, the plan of evaluation, the projected budget, and the expected sources and amount needed funds.
• Applicants may expect to receive, within 90 days, an indication of whether their proposals are within Pitney Bowes" program interests and budget limitations.

Exclusions

Pitney Bowes Community Investments does not support the following:

• Organizations that are not federally registered charities
• Religious organizations (except secular activities open to those of all faiths, such as operating a home for the elderly)
• Individuals
• Political organizations or candidates
• Purchase of tickets for fundraising events
• Purchase of advertisement at any level
• Programs outside of Canada that do not directly effect the well-being of Canadians
• Organizations that discriminate against race, gender or religion