SBC FOUNDATION GUIDELINES
The SBC Foundation has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars through grants and
employee outreach efforts since its founding in 1984. As the philanthropic arm of SBC
Communications Inc., the Foundation is a private foundation, funded by SBC and its family
of companies. The Foundation concentrates its funding in the states where SBC has a
substantial business presence: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,
Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. Through its
headquarters, the Foundation funds projects that are regional or national in scope.
Application materials should be sent to your local external affairs contact listed within this
brochure. For regional or national grants, send to: The SBC Foundation, 130 E. Travis,
Suite 350, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
Requests are evaluated year-round. For more information, call 1-800-591-9663, visit the
Foundation web site at www.sbc.com/foundation, or contact your local external affairs
representative.
> GUIDING PRINCIPLES
• Grants range from $1,000 to significant gifts; most are under $25,000.
• One-time grants are the norm. Multi-year awards require special circumstances.
• Groups receiving a grant for the first time should not assume continued support.
• Priority is given to organizations with active, diverse boards, effective leadership,
clear objectives, sound financing practices and multiple sources of support.
• Grant decisions are based on the merits of each project and the organization seeking
funds.
• Preference is given to goal-driven, project-specific proposals that address needs
directly and stimulate community partnerships. Technology-related grants are a
priority.
• Project evaluation procedures and specific project promotion plans are required.
SBC FOUNDATION GIVING PRIORITIES
> EDUCATION
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Higher education programs that develop the highly-skilled technology workforce
(e.g. Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, Science and Engineering).
Higher education-related initiatives that work to develop a diverse technology
workforce (e.g. racial and ethnic minority scholarship programs).
Programs that effectively integrate technology into instruction and administration in
K-12 and higher education.
Initiatives that develop and deliver technology curriculum, particularly to
underserved communities (e.g. community college and vocational school technologyrelated certificate programs).
SBC FOUNDATION GUIDELINES
SBC GIVING PRIORITIES (CONTINUED)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• Technology education initiatives that develop basic and intermediate technology
workforce skills (e.g. technology job training programs).
• Programs that strengthen nonprofits through effective integration of technology.
• Initiatives that integrate technology to improve community infrastructure.
• Programs that provide technology access and basic technology instruction,
particularly to underserved communities (e.g. community technology centers and
other public technology access programs).
• Initiatives that expand and develop supplier diversity.
• Leadership development programs, particularly those that focus on underrepresented minorities.
> HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The United Way is our primary vehicle for supporting health and human services in
communities in our service regions. We also consider assistance in times of natural
disasters. We work with our local external affairs managers to assess needs and act
swiftly to provide whatever aid we can. Limited funding is considered for compelling
technology initiatives.
> ARTS & CULTURE
Low priority program area. Consideration is given to projects that integrate technology
into the arts experience.
> THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO:
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Individuals or organizations without 501( c ) (3) tax-exempt status or private
foundations. We do consider groups that qualify as a government instrumentality.
Groups that discriminate by race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age,
national origin.
Major operating funds for United Way agencies since we give to the United Way
directly.
Most hospital operating or capital funds, medical clinics and medical research.
Disease-specific organizations except under special circumstances.
Capital campaigns or endowment funds, except under special circumstances.
Political activities or organizations.
Religious groups for sectarian purposes or religious schools which restrict entry to
those of a certain faith or those who belong to a specific denomination or sect.
Fraternal, veteran or labor groups, when serving only their membership.
Individual public and private K-12 schools or districts or school-system foundations.
Goodwill ads, ticket/dinner purchases, sports programs/events, cause-related
marketing.
Donation of products or services.
SBC FOUNDATION GUIDELINES
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Foundation Grant Application Form
To expedite review of each proposal, the application form should be filled out completely.
Following are specific areas that influence our assessment.
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Signature of the organization's executive director/CEO. (Item 4)
Description of how the project fits with the Foundation's priorities. (Item 9)
Total project budget and amount requested from the Foundation. (Items 10 & 11)
Statement of project goals, including problem being addressed, clients served,
timetable and expected results. If project is a collaborative effort, describe what
other organizations are involved and how. (Item 12)
Brief details of overall fund-raising plans, including funding sources, amounts
requested and existing commitments. (Item 13)
Plans to sustain program after conclusion of Foundation support, if appropriate.
(Item 14)
Brief statement of the organization's mission. (Item 15)
Breakdown of clients served. (Item 17)
EACH REQUEST MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: (Item 16)
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Copy of IRS determination letter, confirming the organization’s current 501 (c) (3)
tax-exempt status or proof of government instrumentality.
Line item budget for project.
List of board members.
Specific publicity plan to promote the project and the Foundation's involvement.
One-page project evaluation plan.
The Foundation staff also may request documents such as the organization's
operating budgets showing all income sources and expenditures. (Item 16A)
Note: A post-grant evaluation is required annually on multi-year grants. Subsequent
funding for the same or another project will not be considered without this
evaluation.
The Foundation normally responds to all requests within eight weeks after receipt. If
additional information is needed, the Foundation will contact the requesting organization.
Grant Applications Should Be Sent To Your Local External Affairs Contact
For more information, please call 1-800-591-9663
Regional or national in scope
President – SBC Foundation
130 E. Travis, Suite 350
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Local for Inland Empire
SBC Pacific Bell External Affairs
3400 Central Avenue, Suite 305
Riverside, California 92506
Local or statewide for
Oklahoma
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
800 North Harvey, Room 373
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 7310
Local for San Antonio/
South Texas
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
1010 N. St. Mary’s, Room 1319
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Local or statewide for Arkansas
Local for Los Angeles
SBC Pacific Bell External Affairs
1010 Wilshire Blvd.
Room 1670
Los Angeles, California 90017
Local or statewide for Nevada
SBC Nevada Bell
External Affairs
645 E. Plumb Lane,
Room C-142
Reno, Nevada 89502
Local for Rio Grande Valley
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
721 Beech Street, Floor 1
McAllen, Texas 78501
Statewide for California
SBC Pacific Bell External Affairs
140 New Montgomery,
Room 2238
San Francisco, California 94105
Local for Sacramento/
Northern California
Statewide for Texas and Local
for Austin-Central Texas
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
1616 Guadalupe, Room 634
Austin, Texas 78701
Local or statewide for Ohio
SBC Ameritech External Affairs
150 E. Gay, Room 4A
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Local for San Diego – California
SBC Pacific Bell External Affairs
101 W. Broadway, Suite 1440
San Diego, California 92101
Local for Dallas/North Texas
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
Three Bell Plaza, Room 1100
Dallas, Texas 75202
Local or statewide for Indiana
SBC Ameritech External Affairs
240 N. Meridian Street,
Room 1827
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Local for E. Bay Area –
Alameda and Contra Costa
Counties
SBC Pacific Bell
External Affairs
2150 Webster St., Room 1030
Oakland, California 94612
Local or statewide for
Connecticut
SBC SNET External Affairs
310 Orange Street, Room 911
New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Local for El Paso/West Texas
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
500 Texas, Room 312
El Paso, Texas 79901
Local or statewide for Michigan
Local for West Bay Area –
San Francisco, Marin,
San Mateo
SBC Pacific Bell External Affairs
140 New Montgomery,
Room 2244
San Francisco, California 94105
Local or statewide for Kansas
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
220 East 6th Street, Room 505
Topeka, Kansas 66603
Local for Fort Worth/
North Texas
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
1116 Houston, Room 104
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Local or statewide for Illinois
SBC Ameritech External Affairs
225 W. Randolph, Room 27B
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Local for Central California
SBC Pacific Bell
External Affairs
5555 East Olive, Room B162
Fresno, California 93762
Local or statewide for
Missouri
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
One Bell Center, Room 4104
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
Local for Houston/East Texas
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
6500 W. Loop S., Zone 4.2
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Local or statewide for
Wisconsin
SBC Ameritech External Affairs
722 N. Broadway, 13th Floor
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
SBC Southwestern Bell
External Affairs
1111 W. Capitol, Room 1070
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Local for South Bay Area
SBC Pacific Bell External Affairs
100 Park Center Plaza
Suite 325
San Jose, California 95113
SBC Pacific Bell External Affairs
2700 Watt Avenue, Room 2302
Sacramento, California 95820
SBC Ameritech External Affairs
444 Michigan Avenue,
Room 1700
Detroit, Michigan 48226
SBC FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION
Form is to be used for grant requests to the SBC Foundation.
1) Organization Name:
6) 501 (c) (3)
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2) Address:
Phone:
7) Gov. Instr.
3) City, State,
Zip:
Fax:
8) Funded by United Way?
Y
4) Exec. Director/CEO:
Signature:
5) Title:
Phone:
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Fax:
9) PROJECT LINKS TO SBC FOUNDATION PRIORITIES: (Please check primary areas that apply to grant requests.) Education and Community
Development are our primary focus. Arts & Culture and Health & Human Services are secondary program areas with limited funding.
Education
(Primary Program Area)
Community Development
(Primary Program Area)
¡ Higher education technology workforce
development (e.g. Computer Science,
Information Technology, Math, Science &
Engineering.)
¡ Initiatives to develop a diverse technology
workforce
¡ Technology integration in K-16 instruction
and administration
¡ Technology curriculum development and
delivery
¡ Basic and intermediate technology
workforce skills development
¡ Technology integration to strengthen
non-profits
¡ Technology for community
infrastructure improvement
¡ Technology access/instruction for the
underserved
¡ Supplier diversity initiatives
¡ Leadership development programs
10) Total Project Cost:
Arts & Culture
(Secondary Program Area
with limited funding.)
¡ Initiatives that integrate
technology into the arts
experience
Health & Human Services
(Secondary Program Area
with limited funding.)
¡ Initiatives that integrate
technology into service delivery
11) Amount Requested:
12) Project Description: (Goals, clients, expected results, timetable) What other organizations are involved and how?
13) Other funding sources and amounts, pending and committed:
14) Plans to sustain project beyond the term of this request:
SCOPE
15) Mission of organization:
Local
State
National
16) Required documents: (Grant requests without these documents will not be processed.) 17) Clients served by the project: (Please provide the
percentage of each group participating; must equal 100%)
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IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Determination Letter or
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List of Board Members
Equivalent
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Project Evaluation Plan (and specific Publicity
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Line Item Budget for
Plan)
Project
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16A) Other Documents such as Organization’s Operating Budget, including income
sources, may be requested by Foundation staff.
18) Contact:
Title:
Date:
Phone:
SPECIFIC LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION IS INCLUDED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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