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The Goodrich Foundation 

(UTC/UTC Aerospace Systems)

Overview:

Goodrich Corporation (recently acquired by UTC/UTC Aerospace Systems) is a Fortune 500 company with headquarters in Charlotte, NC. The Corporation is a global supplier of aerospace systems and technology. The Goodrich Foundation’s charitable giving is targeted in areas that support the Goodrich Corporation’s business initiatives, community and environmental benefits.  

Deadline:

The Goodrich Foundation meets quarterly to review requests. It’s two application deadlines are March 1 and August 1 of each year.  

Funding Priorities:

Advancing STEM Education 

  • K-12 and higher education 

  • STEM and the next generation of engineers/scientists 

 

Supporting Vibrant Communities 

  • Community revitalization 

  • Health and social services 

  • Arts and culture 

 

Building Sustainable Cities 

  • Environmentally sustainable practices, projects and urban green spaces  

Geographic Location:

Business operations are located in: 

Wilson, NC 

Charlotte, NC 

Monroe, NC 

Grant Size:

Award amounts vary. The Foundation will generally allocate its funds/resources according to the following percentages: 

  • Education: 30-40% 
  • Civic and Community: 15-20% 

  • Health and Human Services/United Way: 20-30% 

  • Arts and Culture: 15-20% 

Requirements:

The Goodrich Foundation will not provide funding for: 

  • Multi-year grants; 

  • Individuals, private foundations, booster clubs, endowments, churches or religious organizations, fraternal, social or labor organizations; 

  • Groups with unusually high fundraising or administrative expenses; 

  • Political parties, candidates or lobbying; 

  • Travel, 

  • Athletic or sports programs, raffle tickets, and other fundraising; 

  • Groups that receive large funds from municipal, county state or federal dollars; 

  • Individual United Way agencies; 

  • Dues or gifts; 

  • Fees for publication or merchandise; 

  • Groups participating in illegal actions; and; 

  • Groups that are deemed to have a conflict of interest. 

 

Last updated 7/10/2018

 

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