Bank of the West Corporate Giving Program
c/o Corp. Compliance Dept.
Phone: 323/727-3381
Email: avillarreal@bankofthewest.com
Website: http://www.bankofthewest.com
Trustee(s) and Officer(s): Stephen C. Glenn, Vice-Chairman; Don J. McGrath, President and C.E.O.; Kevin F. Ames, Executive Vice-President and C.F.O.
Purpose and Activities: The Bank of the West makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health and human services, job training, youth development, community development, and civic affairs. Special emphasis is given towards programs designed to assist low to moderate income individuals. Support is given primarily in the area of company operations.
Eligibility Requirements: Giving is primarily in areas of company operations in AZ, CA, CO, ID, IA, MN, NE, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, and WY. No support is given for sectarian or denominational organizations, fraternal or labor organizations, political candidates, political organizations, or discriminatory organizations. No grants are given to individuals, for advertising, political causes, events or activities, book, film, video, or television development or production, talent or beauty contests, or trips or tours. For further information contact the foundation with the information listed above.
Application Data: Application forms are not required. Applicants should
submit the following: a copy of IRS Determination Letter; name, address, and
phone number of organization; detailed description of project and amount of
funding requested; descriptive literature about the organization; geographic
area to be served; brief history of organization and description of its mission;
listing of board of directors, trustees, officers, and other key people and
their affiliations; and a copy of the most recent annual report/audited financial
statement/ 990. Proposals must indicate whether the organization employs
any lobbyists in its state legislature or in
Deadline: None. Organizations will be notified of the final decision about their application within 45 to 60 days.