With more than a quarter century of industry expertise, Seagate continues to be the driver of innovative solutions for the storage industry. And the same spirit of excellence and teamwork that drives our company forward also drives our efforts to help build strong, self-sufficient communities.

Through our strategic investments in solution-oriented programs, we partner with public, educational, and non-profit organizations to help address the many challenging issues affecting the towns, cities, and nations where our employees live and work.

Where Our Resources Are Focused

• Approximately two-thirds of Seagate’s corporate giving supports K-12 science, math and technology education. We look for innovative programs that enhance creativity, encourage hands-on learning and reach all populations, specifically low-income and minority communities where fewer opportunities exist.
• We strive to make resources available to those in extreme need of shelter, food, health care and support services and look for opportunities that enable people to become self-sufficient.
• Arts and culture, civic, environmental, and diversity-focused programs are valuable to building a well-balanced, healthy community. We review programs with these special focuses on a regional basis based upon each community’s specific needs.
• Volunteerism is a priority within Seagate’s philanthropic program and we look for partnerships that include opportunities for our employees.

Funding Criteria: What We Look for in Each Request

To be eligible for contributions from Seagate’s Corporate Giving Program, nonprofit organizations should:

• Maintain program expenses at or below 20%.
• Demonstrate a clear objective and strategy and have tools in place to measure, track and report the impact of a contribution.
• Operate within 50 miles (80 kilometers) of those communities where Seagate maintains a significant business presence.
• Hold tax-exempt status under IRC section 501(c)(3), or the non-US equivalent charity designation.

Funding Restrictions:

• Seagate generally does not support organizations that raise funds for redistribution to other organizations.
• Seagate generally does not make multi-year commitments to organizations.
• Organizations, or events sponsored by organizations, that discriminate by race, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or nationality will not be considered.
• Seagate generally does not contribute to political parties, religious or labor organizations; luncheons, banquets or other forms of indirect support; private foundations; endowment funds or capital fund drives; organizations whose primary mission is to raise funds; special interest groups; athletic teams or events; individuals; travel funds; or courtesy advertising-related projects.

Application Procedure

Requests for Seagate support should be submitted in the form of a letter using organizational letterhead. Email requests are preferred.

To be considered, the request must include the following elements:

• A brief description of the organization, its mission and population served.
• Information indicative of the organization’s current support structure, such as a listing of board members and other contributors who have found the organization’s operations worthy of financial support.
• Cash amount, or specific products, equipment and/or services requested, and the intended use.
• Information on the expected outcome of the project or program, and how this outcome will be measured.
• Description of how your organization, program, project or event aligns with the Seagate’s stated giving objectives and priorities
• Copy of organization’s IRC 501(c)(3) letter or other documentation substantiating tax exemption status.

Other Important Information

• Seagate reviews donation and sponsorship requests on a quarterly basis. Organizations will be notified of the status of their request within 4-6 weeks of their submission.
• Requests that do not fulfill the Funding Criteria or requirements outlined in the Application Procedure will not be considered in the review process.
• Organizations receiving support from Seagate will be asked to submit an Impact Report following the implementation or completion of their program or event.
• Please do not send videos, CDs, books, or binders. If we would like to review additional support materials based on your initial letter of request, we will contact you to request them.

Where to Apply - Corporate

Community Involvement Manager
Seagate Technology
920 Disc Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(Preferred Contact Method:) community.involvement@seagate.com

Note: Due to the high visibility of the Company and the large number of non-profit and public organizations in all regions, Seagate receives many more requests than available resources can satisfy. Although requests for contributions may appear to meet Company guidelines, a grant should not be assumed. Organizations that receive funding are those whose programs or projects most closely align with our giving priorities, and demonstrate measurable results.