SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund

Purpose

SECURA's Community Commitment Committee, with assistance from Community Foundation staff, awards grants to groups providing needed services in the communities the company serves. All decisions are made by a committee with representation from across all departments.

What We Fund

• Local Fox Valley nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations
• Requests from outside the Fox Valley area will be considered if a SECURA associate is actively involved with the nonprofit
• Causes that support basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter), arts/culture, youth education/development, economic/civic development, and the environment will be considered

Range of grantmaking:  Unspecified
Deadline: Ongoing

What We Don't Fund

• Fundraisers that benefit specific individuals or families
• State or national fundraising campaigns or mass appeal (unless funds are for local use)
• Governmental entities (e.g., police/fire departments, parks, public libraries, etc.), schools, or school capital campaigns
• Events or conferences
• Sports clubs or sports team sponsorships
• General operational costs (e.g., administrative salaries, rent, utilities, etc.)
• Organizations with a political or religious affiliation
• Building a “nest egg” for the future
• SECURA will not typically award more than one grant to an organization within a calendar year

Note: Grant dollars cannot be used to compensate any SECURA associate.

To Apply

• Read the Community Foundation’s general grant policies
• Go to our new Grant Portal landing page where you will find information on registration, new features, FAQs, and helpful tutorials. 

  Kelly Hicks
  Donor Services Manager
  [email protected]
  920-702-7655