GIVING PRINCIPLES T ennant Company s corporate giving is driven by a commitment to creating a cleaner safer world in which to live work and play Through corporatedirected giving and the T ennant Foundation our company proudly supports organizations programs and individuals who share this value and commitment Some examples of our giving programs include T ennant Employee Scholarship Program V olunteer Gift Matching Program Employee Gift Matching Program T ennant Foundation grants are typically modest operating grants but we consider a small number of capital grants as well When considering requests for grants the T ennant Foundation considers How does this request further our commitment to create a cleaner safer world in which to live work and play Improving the quality of life in our community through environmental programs or social ser vices is one perspective in our grant making W orkfor ce readiness through education vocational rehabilitation and other similar ser vices is a second categor y of giving Finally contributing to cultural and arts organizations that enable us to play is an important area of giving for the T ennant Foundation T ennant Company will consider making inkind or equipment donations outside of the Founda tion when requests are employeesupported if they help to further our giving mission and if the recipient organization meets eligibility requirements Grant Application Process Organizations interested in submitting a grant request should complete the Minnesota Common Grant Application Form and explain how their organization s work helps to further T ennant Foundation s mission to create a cleaner safer healthier world in which to live work and play Only qualifed 501c3 organizations with no religious affliation are eligible to receive a grant Mail completed applications to T ennant Foundation 701 North Lilac Drive P O Box 1452 Minneapolis MN 55440 COR p ORA TE GIVING S CHOLARSHI p S p RODUCT DONA TIONS VOLUNTEER p ROGRA m TENNANT F OUNDA TION E mp LO y EE p ROGRA m S UNITED W A y GRANTS T ENNANT C O mp AN y F OUNDA TION pROGRA m S United W ay Equipment Donations Operating and Capital Grants CORPORA TE GIVING Program 23