Contribution Guidelines
An organization must meet the following criteria in order to submit a proposal to the Protective Life Foundation:
- Must be an IRS-certified, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt nonprofit organization
- Must be within the Foundation's targeted funding area, which is primarily the metro Birmingham area
- Must have strong financials and a current operating budget
- Must have strong leadership with an organized local board of directors or advisory board
- Must be in concert with Protective life Corporation's culture, mission and values
Generally, proposals from the following organizations will not be considered:
- Organizations not within the Foundation's targeted funding area
- Public or private schools with grades K-12, including athletic, music, band or any other fundraising activities or initiatives
- Houses of worship (churches, synagogues, mosques, etc.), public facilities primarily funded by tax revenues (public libraries, etc.), state organizations or state-supported organizations
- Animal-related causes
- Sporting events, to include walks, runs, golf tournaments, etc.
- Other corporate or private foundations
- Nonprofits that conduct grant making to other organizations/groups/individuals
New policy as of January I, 2017-
The Protective Life Foundation will sponsor only one fundraising event (dinner/luncheon/activity), if approved, per nonprofit per calendar year.