General Grant Policies and Guidelines
The basis for Bemis Company's charitable contributions is 2 percent of company domestic pre-tax profits up to $2.5 million.
Charitable grants are made only to organizations with tax-exempt status.
- Our priority is to give and support those communities in which we operate.
- Special consideration is given to those institutions which are supported by our employees through their personal contributions of time and/or money.
- The following guidelines have been established for the distribution of charitable contributions: 50% Social Welfare and Health, 40% Educational, and 10% Cultural and Civic.
- With full realization that it is never possible to support all programs of merit, Bemis Company encourages innovative approaches to effectively serve people.
- Bemis does not make grants to individuals or organizations for religious or political purposes, either for lobbying efforts or campaigns.
- Bemis generally does not make grants for educational capital funds programs, endowment purposes, or for trips or tours. No grants will be made for more than three years.