BNP, in partnership with the W.R. Berkley corporation charitable foundation*, actively supports 501(c)(3) charitable organizations within the communities in which our employees live and work.
Funding decisions are based on an organization’s demonstrated efficiency, support by company volunteers, and advancement of employee and community well-being. Funding emphasis is placed on health & human services, community betterment, youth development, education, and arts and culture.
A grant request review committee reviews requests for grant funding twice per calendar year, in the spring and fall. There is no restriction to the size of each request, but only one donation per organization will be granted in a calendar year.
*Grants provided by the W.R. Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation are made at the request of BNP.
Applicants must complete the following form: Charitable Grant Program Application Form and provide all the additional required documentation, listed below, to [email protected]:
Required
- 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status / Determination Letter
- Audited financial documentation for the most recently completed fiscal year
- Documentation of your 4-star rating from the Charity Navigator (https://www.charitynavigator.org/)
- A list of all officers and directors for the organization
Optional
- Program materials, flyers, marketing, etc.
- Testimonials from program participants
For additional questions, please email: [email protected]
Grant requests will not be considered for:
- Organizations that are not tax-exempt under paragraph 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
- Any rating under 4 on Charity Navigator (https://www.charitynavigator.org/)
- Political or fraternal organizations
- School sports leagues or events and other non-educational activities such as band, choir or debate
- Individuals for any purpose
- Religious activities for a particular denomination, except when these groups provide needed services to the community at large
Submit requests by mail or email to:
Charitable Giving Committee
Berkley North Pacific
2760 W Excursion Ln, Suite 300
Meridian, ID 83642