Intel Foundation
Contact information:
2111 Northeast 25th Avenue, JF3-165
Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497
Phone: 503-456-1515
Fax: 503-254-3913
Email: intel.foundation@intel.com
Website: http://www.intel.com/intel/foundation/
Type of foundation: Company-sponsored
Types of grants: Curriculum development, matching gifts, volunteer services, general/operating, program.
Description: Established in 1988, the Foundation supports organizations that help to advance education and improve communities. The Foundation makes grants locally and nationally. Special emphasis is directed toward programs that promote math and science education; empower women and underserved youth to enter math and science fields; and enable Intel employees to serve the needs of their communities.
Sample grants:
- $500,000 to WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston, MA for broadcast of Design Squad, an engineering and design show that promotes engineering as a fun and engaging process for children and youth (2007).
- $450,000 to Educational Broadcasting Corporation, New York, NY for ongoing support of 'Cyberchase' (2005).
- $50,000 to Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA for Silicon Valley Instructional Television (2003).
- $38,629 to Museum of Science, Boston, MA to produce video, 'Engineering Is Elementary' (2005).
Fit for public broadcasting: The Foundation has made multiple gifts to public media, although it typically does not support radio/TV production costs. The best fit is with media projects that promote math and science education. The Foundation has made 24 grants for radio/television projects over the past seven years, totaling more than $4.2 million.
Eligibility: The Foundation typically does not support religious, sectarian, fraternal or political organizations, arts or health care organizations, environmental organizations, private schools or sports teams. No grants to individuals (except for fellowships and scholarships) or for endowments, capital campaigns, general fund drives, annual campaigns, fundraising events, sporting events, television or radio production costs, creation of personal/organization websites, travel or equipment.
Deadline: Applications are accepted by the Community Grant Program on a rolling basis.
How to apply: The Foundation does not accept applications. However, organizations located in communities with a major corporate presence may request grants through the local Corporate Affairs Office. The Intel corporate giving program (U.S. Community Grant Program) does accept proposals. The Community Grant Program makes grants in areas where the company has a major presence.
Giving range: The average gift for radio/television projects is approximately $175,000. The Foundation has made gifts as high as $2.9 million.
Assets: $60,489,595 (2008)
Total giving: $36,484,550 (2008)
