Corporate Giving/Guidelines 

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Service Areas We Support:

We always welcome applications for corporate support from our operating areas. Our funding is focused in six areas of service:

  • Arts and Culture
  • Community Development
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Education
  • Social Services


Our contributions committee meets on a regular basis to consider applications.  Proposals may be submitted per state by either email or hard copy. Select one of the following links that correspond to your location:


Proposals may be submitted by both email and hard copy to:

Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Corporate Communications Department
P.O. Box 18496
Oklahoma City, OK  73154-0496
Or

contributions@chk.com

Primary giving focus is in the geographic areas of operation and interests described in the Corporate Giving page.

 

Entities Chesapeake supports within our operating areas

  • U.S. based IRS 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organizations
  • Accredited educational institutions
  • Community event sponsorships

 

Entities not supported by Chesapeake

  • An individual person or families
  • Political candidates or organizations.  If you are seeking this type of support, please contact Chesapeake’s Corporate Development Department.
  • 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 and school-sponsored walk-a-thons, athletic events and athletic group sponsorships other than Special Olympics
  • Door prizes or raffles
  • School-affiliated orchestras, bands, choirs, trips, athletic teams, drama groups, yearbooks and class parties
  • Individual collegiate Greek organizations or fraternity/sorority-related events or fund-raisers

 

In-kind donations and services

Chesapeake donates surplus goods (e.g., computers and trucks) to organizations within our operating areas of support. Please note the same eligibility requirements apply as stated above.

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