Chesapeake welcomes applications for corporate support from our operating areas which are defined here. Requests from our operating areas that fall within our corporate giving guidelines are reviewed on a regular basis by a contributions committee. Once a request has been submitted, please allow at least four weeks for notice of a decision.
Chesapeake supports charitable organizations and programs that focus on the following:
- Arts and Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Social Services
Entities Chesapeake supports within our operating areas:
- U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organizations
- Accredited educational institutions
- Community event sponsorships
What makes a donation application competitive?
- Affordability and sustainability
- Lasting impact on the community
- Significant and measureable outcomes
- Potential for collaboration with other complementary endeavors
Entities and events NOT supported by Chesapeake:
- An individual person or family
- Political candidates or organizations; If you are seeking this type of support, please contact Chesapeake’s Corporate Development Department at info@chesapeakefedpac.com.
- Religious activities, in whole or in part, for the purpose of furthering religious doctrine; Faith-based organizations must provide services to all clients regardless of denomination
- Travel expenses
- Nonprofit athletic events and athletic group sponsorships other than Special Olympics
- Door prizes or raffles
- School-affiliated trips, drama groups, yearbooks, class rings, graduations and prom events
- Individual collegiate Greek organizations or fraternity/sorority-related events or fundraisers