OMNOVA Foundation.
Grant Eligibility & Application Procedure.
Tax Status
The OMNOVA Solutions Foundation supports non-profit,
tax-exempt organizations, established for public use,
which hold an active 501(c)(3) status under the Internal
Revenue Service Code.
Geographic Interest
While the OMNOVA Solutions Foundation funds a limited
number of national projects, priority emphasis is placed
on organizations in those communities where OMNOVA
conducts business and where the Company's employees
live and work. These communities are listed on the
Locations page of this site.
Community Involvement
Funding preference is given to community projects that involve OMNOVA Solutions employees and requests that
are recommended by the Foundation coordinators at
OMNOVA facilities.
Project Support
While some unrestricted funding is provided, the
Foundation
prefers to fund specific projects.
Management and Measurement
The Foundation funds organizations that demonstrate competency and effectiveness. Organizations seeking
and receiving funds from the Foundation must provide information on how projects will be evaluated and
measured and report on the progress of those projects.
How to Apply
Your grant request should include the following:
- A description of your organization including its legal name, activities, history and its purpose
- Budget information, including an annual report or financial statement that lists your organization's sources of financial support
- A copy of the current 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt Internal Revenue
Service determination letter
- A list of names and business or professional affiliations of your organization's officers and Board of Directors
- A statement of the proposed project, which addresses:
The purpose of the project
The short-term and long-term objectives
Project-specific budget information
The estimated time required for project completion
Information on how the project will be evaluated and measured
A list of any OMNOVA employees who currently volunteer with your organization
A description of how OMNOVA Solutions Foundation support will be recognized
Proposals funded in one year are not assured of future funding. If renewed funding is desired, your organization should submit additional requests. All grant requests should be brief, concise and submitted in writing. Telephone solicitations will not be considered.
Grant requests and funding decisions are reviewed and evaluated by the Trustees of the OMNOVA Solutions Foundation. Please allow four to six weeks for a response.
Mail your grant request to:
The OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
175 Ghent Rd.
Fairlawn, OH 44333-3300
Call 330-869-4289 or contact us for additional information.
