Corporate Contributions
Mission Statement
UT-Battelle and Oak Ridge National Laboratory strive to be viewed by our neighbors as a highly valued partner in the Oak Ridge region.Corporate Outreach Priorities
UT-Battelle is committed to providing a substantial portion of the company’s annual corporate fee for outreach initiatives. Approximately one-half of outreach funds are allocated to initiatives designed to support science and math education; approximately one-third are earmarked for initiatives to generate economic development. The remaining corporate outreach funds are designated for various civic, cultural and public awareness activities.
Legacy Investments
Priority consideration for UT-Battelle contributions is given to "legacy investments" that provide tangible, lasting benefits to the region. UT-Battelle's goal is to provide legacy investments that are larger in size and fewer in number.
Policy Guidelines
UT-Battelle's corporate outreach policy is guided by a number of general goals:
- Contributions will be limited to groups without political or religious affiliation.
- First consideration is given to organizations in the Oak Ridge region and to requests that can be leveraged with other efforts and/or funds.
- Organizations under an umbrella agency such as the United Way shall receive UT-Battelle funds solely through the coordinating agency.
- Corporate contributions are provided only to recognized organizations.
- UT-Battelle may request invoices or receipts prior to providing corporate funds.
- Due to the large number of requests to support fundraising events such as galas and golf tournaments, UT-Battelle’s participation is based primarily on whether a UT-Battelle staff member serves on the organization’s governing board and whether a Team UT-Battelle volunteer project is associated with the organization.
Application Process
All requests for corporate contributions must be submitted to the ORNL Office of Communication and External Relations, c/o Leigha Edwards, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6266. Proposals should state succinctly the organization requesting funds, the amount of funds requested, the specific purpose for which the funds will be used, and how the request fits within UT-Battelle's overall goals and objectives as outlined above. Proposals also must include the name, address and phone number of the organization's point of contact. UT-Battelle may request additional information on the organization's budget, board of directors and community service history.