THE WACHOVIA FOUNDATION
MAC N9305-192
19th Floor
90 S 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN
55402-3903
(612) 667-5131
(612) 316-0417 Fax
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The mission of The Wachovia Foundation is to build strong and vibrant communities, improve
the quality of life, and make a positive difference. We are a private foundation providing grants
to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support these focus areas:
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Education
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Community Development
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Health and Human Services
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Arts and Culture
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Environment
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Civic
FUNDING PRIORITIES
Each community has unique needs and opportunities. We designate the majority of our
philanthropic dollars to addressing these needs. Community Needs Grants are considered for
organizations that meet the criteria described below.
Requirements
To be considered for grant funding, organizations must:
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Have a non-profit tax-exempt classification under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code
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Have broad community support and address specific community needs
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Demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability
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Align with one or more of the Foundation’s focus areas: Education, Community
Development, Health/Human Services, Arts/Culture, Environment, and Civic.
Priorities
The Wachovia Foundation will provide priority consideration to requests that best reflect the
organizational characteristics and focus area targets detailed below.
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Organizational Characteristics
The organization should:
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Target individuals or communities with low- to moderate-income
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Help build inclusive and diverse communities
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Foster collaborative efforts that leverage our community investments
Education:
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Eliminate the pre-K - 12 "achievement gap" in education through public school
sponsored or facilitated curriculum-based programs
Advance teaching through recruitment, professional development, support, and retention
of teachers
Facilitate merit-based access to higher education for underrepresented groups
Community Development:
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Create and sustain affordable housing
Revitalize low- to moderate-income neighborhoods
Facilitate job creation, work force development, and financial literacy/empowerment
Provide economic development for minority and underserved groups and/or low- to
moderate-income areas
Health/Human Services:
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Enable and sustain independence for individuals and families
Ensure access to health education programs
Ensure access to quality health care
Arts and Culture:
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Facilitate access to and participation in cultural experiences for persons with low- to
moderate-income
Ensure the availability of a broad array of artistic opportunities/venues that reflect the
diversity of the community
Environment
Environment grants support those programs where the primary purpose is preservation and
conservation of natural resources, endangered species, and the global environment.
Civic
Focus is placed on support to organizations and associations that enhance a community's quality
of life. These events and activities may involve public policy, community beautification, civic
leadership, citizen education, and promote cultural diversity.
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Limitations
The Wachovia Foundation will not ordinarily make contributions to support certain types of
requests. These include, but may not be limited to, the following:
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Individuals
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International organizations
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Travel or conferences for employees of non-profit organizations
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Political Action Committees, political causes, or candidates
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Books, research papers or articles in professional journals
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Veteran, fraternal and alumni organizations
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Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in a significant project that is
nonsectarian and benefits a broad base in the community
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Private foundations
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General operating expenses for organizations that already receive substantial support
through United Way or united arts drives in which Wachovia participates
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Sponsorships, events, or projects for which Wachovia and/or its employees receive
tangible benefits or privileges
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Individual pre-college schools - private, parochial, charter or home schools
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Individual schools in public school systems (other than through efforts to benefit systemwide programs and initiatives)
RECENT GRANTS (2011)
Capacity, Inc.
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Communities In Schools in Atlanta
Economic Empowerment Initiative
AVID Center
Atlanta Enterprise Center
Candler Foundation
Women’s Economic Development Agency
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Midtown Assistance Center
100 Black Men of South Metro
Cool Girls, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
Anti-prejudice Consortium
Totally Free
$1,000,000 Program Expansion
$ 125,000 Program Expansion
$ 50,000 Technology Program
$ 20,000 Corporate Sponsor
$ 20,000 Gen Op
$ 15,000 Entrepreneur Program
$ 15,000 Gen Op
$ 15,000 Program Development
$ 15,000 Scholarships
$ 10,000 Gen Op
$
5,000 Scholarships
$
5,000 Gen Op
$
5,000 Gen Op
$
2,500 Seminar
$
1,500 Gen Op
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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The Wachovia Foundation uses an online grant application process. No paper applications will
be accepted. All applicants must take an eligibility quiz to qualify for funding.
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