Payless ShoeSource Foundation

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Per Lesli's (Church World Service) Newsletter

FROM THE WEBSITE:

Payless Foundation

The Payless ShoeSource Foundation is dedicated to improving
the quality of life in the communities where our associates
and customers live. Through the Foundation, we support
programs that achieve measurable results in these communities.
If you're interested in applying for a grant, please read the
following information.

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Qualifications

The Foundation Board and Committee manages contribution
activities for communities in which Payless operates its
corporate headquarters, division offices, retail stores
and sourcing operations.

Grants will be made only to organizations with IRS tax-exempt
status.

Because our associates as a group already generously donate
to the United Way, Foundation donations generally will not
be made to member agencies of the United Way, except for
major capital drives.

The Foundation does not make contributions to religious or
political organizations, to political candidates or to
individuals.

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How to Apply

Requests must be submitted in writing to the Payless
ShoeSource Foundation at least 60 days prior to the
donation's due date.

Smaller grant requests (under $5,000) are considered each
month. Requests must include:

Name, address and phone number of organization and contact
person
Brief explanation of the organization
Explanation of how the proposed funding would be used and
the results to be accomplished
Copy of the IRS tax-exempt certification.
Larger grant requests (over $5,000) are reviewed on a
quarterly basis. These larger requests should include the
information listed above, plus:

A list of the organization's officers and directors along with
the names and qualifications of those managing the program or
project to be funded
Financial statement for the most recent fiscal year
Budgets for the proposed funding year showing anticipated
expenses and income sources
A representative donors' list showing who has contributed to
the program or project with amounts indicated. This information
is confidential and will be used for the grant-making decision
only.
Requests may be submitted any time for consideration at the
next scheduled review meeting.