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Focus of Program:
Supporting communities in which Sunoco operates is the primary reason for The Sunoco Foundation’s (“The Foundation”) philanthropy. Sunoco and its employees have a long and proud tradition of helping improve the quality of life in the communities where we work and live. Below you will find The Foundation’s contribution guidelines:
Geographic Scope:
Primarily to organizations in areas where Sunoco has a major presence. Generally do not support national or international organizations.
Funding Areas: Education
Educational opportunities for diverse groups; schools, colleges and universities are generally not included. Health and Human Services
Community organizations that address health and social problems. Because of Sunoco, Inc.’s primary support through United Way, support for single diseases are generally not included. Arts and Culture
Institutions and programs where Sunoco has a major presence. Generally do not support national or international institutions.
Civic and Economic Development
At-risk youth employment programs; adult job training programs; economic development and improvement programs in specific communities and neighborhoods where Sunoco has a major presence; and, environmental projects.
Additional Facts:
The Foundation prefers to fund specific projects rather than operating budgets. Requests for deficit funding, individuals, benefit fundraisers, endowments, surveys, studies, religious groups, fraternal organizations, athletic groups, groups which discriminate by policy, schools, single diseases and non-tax exempt organizations are generally not considered. All contributions made are on a one-time basis unless expressly noted otherwise. The Foundation will not accept funding proposals to be used for lobbying or any other legislative purpose, to influence the outcome of any public election, to pursue terrorist activities or to support terrorist organizations or for any activity not described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Request Procedures:
Requests must be signed and in writing. Proposals should be clear, concise and include purpose, population served, time frame, budget, copy of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, federal tax ID number and amount requested from The Foundation. Direct inquiries to: The Sunoco Foundation, 1735 Market Street, Ste. LL, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7583, Attention: Mary Capetola, President.
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