<p>At SCCU we believe it&#8216;s important to support the Spokane community and the people who make our Inland Northwest home unique. We focus  our limited resources on events, programs, projects and initiatives that  benefit the broader community, where we believe they can do the most good. SCCU recognizes that community and organizational needs evolve over time, which is  why we listen to our members and continually re-evaluate our program to ensure  we are doing what is best for the community and the issues our members care about most.</p>
<p><strong>Eligible Organizations</strong></p>
<p>SCCU commits to giving one percent (1%) of their annual  profits to organizations focused on the following areas:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Spokane Library Foundation</li>
  <li>Children&#8216;s Miracle Network </li>
  <li>Spokane Parks Foundation & natural resource conservation groups</li>
</ul>
<p>Priority will be given to fund organizations dedicated to  making a positive impact in these areas. In order to be eligible to receive  charitable funds from SCCU, the receiving organization must:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Be a public charity with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a Washington Nonprofit Corporation or a federally recognized tribe.</li>
  <li>Be registered with Washington&#8216;s Secretary of State as a charitable organization if required. For more information on  requirements for charities to register with the Secretary of State, click <a href="https://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/charitable-organization-faq.aspx#WhatisthedifferencebetweenaNonprofitOrganizationandaCharitableOrganization"  data-warning >here</a>.&nbsp; </li>
  <li>Under certain circumstances, applications from public entities such as school districts, municipalities or unincorporated  groups or associations may be considered.</li>
  <li>Demonstrate an impact aligned with SCCU&#8216;s focused giving areas.</li>
  <li>Benefit communities and people in Spokane County. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Ineligible Organizations</strong></p>
<ul>
  <li>Political or partisan organizations or  affiliations</li>
  <li>Religious or religiously affiliated organizations</li>
  <li>Organizations that discriminate on the basis of  race, ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability,  familial status or any other protected class.</li>
  <li>Individuals</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Requesting a Donation from SCCU</strong></h2>
<p>All requests for donations should be submitted in writing  and include the following:</p>
<ul>
  <li>A letter of request on the organization&#8216;s  letterhead</li>
  <li>A brief description of the organization  including mission and programs.</li>
  <li>The specific purpose for which the funds are  being requested. Include a description of the population being served.</li>
  <li>The dollar amount being requested, up to $500</li>
  <li>A list of the organization&#8216;s current leadership including board members</li>
  <li>A copy of the organization&#8216;s tax-exempt status or nonprofit designation as a government or tribal entity, as well as the Tax  Identification Number (TIN)</li>
  <li>A completed W-9 IRS form. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Please send requests to:</strong></p>
<p>Spokane City Credit Union<br />
Attn: Charitable Giving<br />
1930 N. Monroe St.<br />
Spokane, WA 99205</p>

<p><strong>Requests for Publicity</strong></p>
<p>When members of SCCU or the public request assistance with  publicity of an event (such as a posting information about fund raiser for an  individual with an illness) the request is meet one of the following criteria:</p>
<ol>
  <li>Member in good standing at SCCU.</li>
  <li>Individual who work with vendors who have a business relationship with SCCU.</li>
  <li>SCCU is a registered member of the group such as the N. Monroe Business District.</li>
  <li>All requests for publicity must be for a specific time period and or event.</li>
  <li>The event must be open to all individuals, non  political and not affiliated with any church or religious group.</li>
</ol>