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| Being socially responsible has many benefits to you as a business owner and to your community. As your dedicated business partner, Symetra can help you and your community by coming alongside you and providing volunteers, financial support, and strategies on community programs. Following is an overview about how to engage us on your projects. Contact us for details. |
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Q. How much lead time does Symetra need?
A. Of course, it will depend on the scope of the project, but we typically like to have a 3 month lead time before an expected project date.
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Q. How much financial support can I expect?
A. Projects typically are sponsored up to the $2,500 level. More substantial projects are possible, based on circumstance and need, for example, the Symetra-Blossman YMCA Park. Contact us for details.
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Q. What are the parameters to sponsorship?
A. There are three factors:
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You and your business are significantly involved with the organization for which you seek support. |
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The support will provide Symetra and you an opportunity to develop new business relationships. |
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The organization is civic, cultural, or a health and human service organization, and tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The organization can tell you if it is 501(c)(3) tax exempt. |
The bottom line: Don’t just give money. Get involved!
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Restrictions
We do not fund programs for the following:
- University-level Athletic or alumni associations, memberships or funds
- Seminaries or Bible colleges focused primarily on religious studies
- Churches and religious institutions (Symetra Financial will consider these organizations only when the program is designated to an ongoing secular community service program with a formal mission and program such as shelters, food banks, homelessness projects and literacy programs. These programs should not propagate a belief in a specific faith nor be operated exclusively for organization members.)
- Memberships that primarily benefit the donor, (e.g., zoos, parks, museums, etc.)
- Fraternal or political organizations
- Service clubs and organizations such as lodges whose activities are social or recreational
- Tuition or equivalent fees that result in a personal benefit to an employee, family member, or anyone designated by the donor. This includes such things as: loan payments; payments for tickets or the right to buy tickets; payments for goods and services, travel, student fees or any similar payments.
- Trade or professional organizations
- In-kind contributions (e.g., clothing, automobiles, property, etc.)
- Organizations with addresses outside the United States
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| Examples of projects funded: |
| Pacific Science Center: Speaking to community groups on behalf of the Dead Sea Scrolls project plus funding. |
| Children’s Place: Board membership of Symetra distributor plus funding for computers. |
| YMCA: Program involvement with disabled children and their families, discussing the program in public plus funding. |
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