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IT—Corning Fnd
Corning Foundation
The Corning Incorporated
Foundation, established in 1952, develops and administers projects in
support of educational, cultural, community and selected
national organizations.
Over the years, the
Foundation has contributed more than $83,000,000 through its programs of
giving. Resources are directed primarily toward initiatives, which improve
the quality of life in and near locations where Corning Incorporated is an
active corporate citizen. Each year, the Foundation fulfills approximately
225 grants totaling some $2,250,000.
Support goes to
institutions that are tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code and which are public charities as defined in Section 509(a)
of the Code.
Educational
Selected elementary and secondary schools, community colleges and
four-year institutions of higher learning are the consistent beneficiaries
of Foundation support.
Corning's areas of
involvement have included community service programs for students,
curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, and
instructional technology projects for the classroom.
Cultural
Each year, the Corning Foundation provides assistance to institutions such
as arts organizations, libraries, museums and public broadcasting
stations.
Community Service
The Corning Foundation supports a variety of organizations that serve a
broad base of constituents. Included in this category are hospitals and
hospices, community foundations, youth and women's centers, YMCAs, local
chapters of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America and selected United
Ways.
Higher Education Program
From its earliest days, the Foundation has had a keen interest in higher
education, particularly as it relates to building a more highly skilled
work force. The Corning Foundation Higher Education Program consists
of:
Grants-in-aid for women
and ethnically under-represented students in the field of
engineering
Sponsorship of a series
of pre-doctoral science fellowships in specific fields of study
Support of special
projects at selected institutions.
National Programs
The Foundation has a history of support for selected organizations that
promote national and, to a lesser extent, international understanding and
good will. The means that we endorse achieving these goals have included
cultural endeavors; opportunities for improved quality of life, education,
research and dissemination of information.
Matching Gifts Program
Rolled out in 1958 to encourage employee giving, the Corning Foundation
Matching Gifts Program aids specific not-for-profit institutions, such as
colleges and universities that operate for the public good.
To Make a Request
All requests to the Foundation for support must be made in writing. Grant
seekers are advised to submit a two-to-three page letter of inquiry,
signed by the senior administrative officer of the organization.
When submitting a full
proposal, the following items must be included:
A project description
with
Objectives and specific
activities to accomplish these goals
Timetable for the
project
Criteria for evaluating
the program
An explanation of how the
request meets Corning Foundation program interests
Demonstration of how the
project or program promotes cooperation among existing organizations in
the field
The amount of money
sought from the Foundation and dates when funds will be needed
An itemized project
budget showing sources of committed and proposed income and expenses
A description of the
sponsoring organization and a list of officers and directors
The organization's budget
with sources of income and expenses
The long-range plan for
generating other funding and attaining increased self-sufficiency
A copy of the
organization's latest audited financial statement
A copy of the
organization's Internal Revenue Service determination letter indicating
tax-exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
All
inquiries should be mailed to:
Mrs. Kristin A. Swain
President
Corning Incorporated Foundation
MP-LB-02
Corning, New York 14831
