Corporate Philanthropy

"Small and large businesses in the United States regularly support philanthropic projects, whether by donating snacks for a school event, allowing an employee to use work time or resources to help a good cause, or making a financial contribution to a charity. In the United States, such support is an expected part of being a good corporate citizen".

"Businesses engage in philanthropy for a variety of reasons. A primary reason is that a business—really the leaders of the business—believe in a certain cause and are happy to direct resources toward it. There are other reasons as well. Helping the community allows a business's employees to feel pride in their employer and a personal connection to the efforts of the company. This raises employee morale and engenders a sense of affiliation with the company. Another reason is appreciation from the recipients and the community at large: Helping is good public relations. Finally, with the system of tax incentives created by the U.S. government, the "sting" of any financial contribution is at least partially offset by a corresponding tax break".

*excerpts by Robin L. Yeager from "Approaches To Giving"

The Urquhart Memorial Foundation encourages and welcomes corporate/business donations. We believe that through your giving you invest and support the education needs of your future workforce. Please give.

Contact us or just make your donation payable to the Urquhart Memorial Foundation and mail to UMF at 5343 E. Poston Drive Phoenix, AZ 85054-7186. You may also donate online by clicking here.