Our Commitment
Access Midstream believes that helping communities to be strong, healthy and safe is both a responsibility and a privilege. This core value is ingrained in our corporate culture. It’s a fundamental element of how we work and it’s a legacy in the making.
This is why we are so proud to provide financial support to charitable causes that make a positive impact in the communities in which we operate.
Making a Difference
By listening to our stakeholders, we aim to address each community’s unique needs.
For example, in West Virginia we are sponsoring Trout in the Classroom to educate youth about ecosystems and water resources, and in Oklahoma City we are supporting groups helping tornado-damaged neighborhoods recover and rebuild.
These are only a few of the ways that we are making an impact in the communities in which we work. Please let us know how we may help you.
Our Guidelines
We provide charitable investments through a strategic grant program that places special emphasis on these key areas:
- Arts and Culture: Arts and Culture have a significant impact on local economies, educational programming and overall quality of life. Access supports development in these areas because each of these areas influences our neighbors on a personal level. And, communities with robust arts and cultural options help us hire the best and brightest.
- Community Development: Access seeks ways to improve the communities in which we live and work. This could be sponsoring a local festival raising money to rebuild a volunteer fire department or offering volunteers and supplies to Habitat for Humanity. By supporting these efforts on a local level, we show our commitment to the land and its people.
- Education and Research: We have a vested interest in the education of students and student groups. We support state-accredited, educational institutions and programs to prepare students for a better future.
- Environmental Health and Safety: We encourage and support programming, training and development of environmental, health and safety initiatives at all levels.
- Social Services: Access looks to support agencies and organizations that improve long-term outcomes of people and animals, especially in underserved populations.
Organizations must meet eligibility guidelines to qualify for corporate donations and grants. Organizations must fall into at least one of these categories:
- Accredited educational institutions
- U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Emergency responder groups
- Community event sponsorships benefiting nonprofit organizations
- Clean air, water and other environmental initiatives
- State-accredited agricultural groups
We understand that the needs in the communities in which we work are broad and impact the lives of many. However, Access cannot consider giving requests for:
- An individual person or family
- Individual collegiate and Greek organizations
- Medical expenses
- Travel expenses
- School/athletic booster groups
- Political candidates or organizations
- School-affiliated bands, class rings, clubs, dances, drama groups, graduation, trips or yearbooks
- Team uniforms or T-shirts
How to Apply
We accept applications for corporate support by nonprofits within our
operating areas that meet our corporate giving guidelines.
Our online application form can be found
here. Please note that submitting an incomplete application will result in a delayed or negative giving decision.
Requests that fall within these guidelines are reviewed on a regular basis by an internal contributions committee. Once a request has been submitted, please allow at least four weeks (not including weekends or federal holidays) for notice of a decision.
Remaining 2014 Corporate Giving Meeting Dates
October 16, 2014
November 18, 2014