SC Johnson Grants: How to Apply for a U.S. Company Donation

SC Johnson corporate philanthropy targets community development, social services, health, sustainability and other areas of need.
SC Johnson does not give grants to individuals and does not support organisations that have a policy of discrimination either in writing or in practice.
At SC Johnson, we are proud of our long legacy of corporate philanthropy – it is part of how we live our corporate values. If you are interested in applying for a grant from SC Johnson, start by reviewing these frequently asked questions about our company giving.

SC Johnson U.S. Grant Eligibility

QWho is eligible for an SC Johnson grant in the United States?

A Your organisation must be a registered, qualified tax-exempt, section 501(c)(3) charity based in the United States, or a government entity such as a school, library, or public agency.
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QWhat organisations or programmes will not be considered for an SC Johnson U.S. grant?

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  • Individuals.
  • Social, athletic, veteran, labor fraternal organizations or religious groups, as such, but will consider programmes that are documented to show they benefit the community as a whole. 
  • Organisations based outside the United States.
  • Political action groups, candidates or lobbying efforts.
  • Salary or wage support for staff or administrative personnel other than what might be needed for administration of specific programmes or projects.
  • General operating support for organisations that are supported by the United Way, but consideration will be given to specific programmes that are not funded by the United Way.
  • Conferences, seminars or workshops since this is the primary function of The Johnson Foundation, an operating foundation based in Racine, Wisconsin, that receives major support from SC Johnson. SC Johnson may consider requests for support of conferences, seminars or workshops outside of Racine on a case-by-case basis.
  • Any programme, initiative, or effort that might pose a possible conflict of interest for SC Johnson or any of its businesses (e.g., programmes that provide a direct benefit to the company).
  • We do not give grants to individuals, and we dont support organisations that have a policy of discriminating on the basis of race, colour, religion (creed), sex, gender expression or transition, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status, whether the discrimination policies are written or are in practice. Our policy is to not provide grants to any organisation that maintains such a policy.
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QIf my 501(C) (3) has a pending status, do I qualify to receive a donation?

A SC Johnson does not fund organisations with a pending 501(c) (3) status. Only organisations that are verified with a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) designation, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, are eligible to receive donations.
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Focus Areas for SC Johnson Corporate Philanthropy

QWhat is the focus of SC Johnson’s giving?

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  • Community & Economic Development - programmes that improve the quality of life in the areas of economic and community infrastructure, capacity building, economic development, safe neighbourhoods, cultural experiences and job training.
  • Social Services - programmes that provide supportive services for low-income/at-risk individuals or families to help them on the road to self-sufficiency, such as services for families, disabled or elderly citizens, domestic disaster prevention, temporary shelter, and support for those who are disadvantaged or living in poverty.
  • Health & Well-Being - programmes that help educate about and combat mosquito-borne diseases, or encourage public health and wellness education and equitable access to health care.
  • Education - programmes that emphasise student academic achievement, with a focus on academic enrichment and advancement, such as early childhood education, K-12, post-secondary, technical and vocational schools.
  • Sustainability & Environmental programmes - programmes that encourage sustainability through stewardship of community ecosystems, pollution abatement, natural resource conservation, environmental beautification, renewable energy and wildlife preservation.
  • U.S. Product Contributions
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QMy organisation is not located in a geographic area that SC Johnson predominately supports. Should I still apply?

A While we put emphasis on geographic areas where we have major operations, we do entertain requests that are regional or national in scope. In these instances, we provide a two-stage application process in which we will initially collect broad information about your project or programme. If, after reviewing this initial information, we are interested in learning more, we will reach out to the applicant to collect additional information that will allow us to effectively review the funding opportunity. If we are not interested in the funding opportunity, we will inform the applicant at the earliest possible time.
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How the U.S. Grant Process Works with SC Johnson

QHow do I apply for a grant outside the U.S.?

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Contact the SC Johnson operation in your community to find out about their local giving.

Northern Europe GivingUK@scj.com

Southern Europe GivingITA@scj.com

Western Europe GivingFRA@scj.com

Central Europe GivingDEU@scj.com

ASEAN GivingASEAN@scj.com

China, Hong Kong & Taiwan GivingCHN@scj.com

Australia & New Zealand GivingANZ@scj.com

Japan & Korea GivingJPN@scj.com

Argentina & Paraguay GivingARG@scj.com

Uruguay & Chile GivingARG@scj.com

Brazil GivingBRA@scj.com

Mexico GivingMEX@scj.com

Costa Rica & Columbia GivingMEX@scj.com

Ecuador & Panama GivingMEX@scj.com

Guatemala GivingMEX@scj.com

Honduras, Nicaragua & Bolivia GivingMEX@scj.com

El Salvador & Peru GivingMEX@scj.com

South Africa GivingZAF@scj.com

Russia GivingRUS@scj.com

Canada Caenrich@scj.com - Request Form
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QDo you have deadlines for U.S. grant applications?

A There are no application deadlines. We accept applications on a rolling basis. In most cases, applications will be reviewed by staff within 90-120 days of their submission.
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QCan I submit a paper application?

A No, all applications must be submitted through our on-line application process.
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QHow long will the funding review process take?

A In most cases, the grant review process will take 90-120 days.
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QWhen will I be contacted about the status of my proposal?

A After you submit your application, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. After an initial review, you may be contacted to provide additional information. After final review of your application, you will receive notification indicating whether your grant request has been approved or declined. Please note that the review process is typically 90-120 days.
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QWill I need to submit a report of results and measurements?

A For all grants of more than $5,000, we expect an outcome report on results at the end of the project or program year, i.e., successes achieved toward goals, number of people served, funds raised, etc.
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QHow can I contact SC Johnson to apply for a U.S. grant?

A If you have additional questions after reviewing our website, please contact us via email at: USCommu@scj.com
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How to Complete SC Johnson's U.S. Grant Application

QWhat information will I need to have available to complete the on-line application?

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  • Current list of organisation’s officers and directors
  • Itemised programme / project budget
  • Copy of the 501(c)(3) federal tax exemption determination letter issued by the US Internal Revenue Service
  • List of corporate and foundation donors
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QDo I have to complete the application in one on-line session?

A No, you can start the application and choose to save and finish it at another time. Just click on the “Save and Finish later” button at the bottom of each application page.
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QIs my application automatically saved once I create an account?

A No, your application is NOT saved automatically. To ensure no application data is lost, please click the “Save and Finish Later” button at the bottom of each application page.
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QCan I get a copy of the on-line application form?

A Yes, click on the “Printer Friendly Version” link located in the top right-hand corner of each application page.
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QHow do I navigate from one page to the next within the application?

A You can use the tabs across the top of the page, or the “back” button or the “return to my account” link in the top right-hand corner of the application page.
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QHow do I spellcheck my application?

A To spellcheck a field, click on the red tick mark to the right of the field box.
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QWhat document formats can be attached to my application?

A We accept the following types of files: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF. Combined size of all uploads cannot exceed 25 MB.
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QHow do I return to an incomplete application that I saved, but have not yet submitted?

A Once you create an on-line grant application account, you will receive an e-mail notification that includes the e-mail address and password required to access your saved application. This e-mail will also include the web address of the Account Login page.
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QWhere do I forward my on-line application?

A Once the application is completed on-line, you will need to click the “Review & Submit” button at the bottom of the last page of the application to submit your application electronically. Once your application has been submitted, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address that you used to create your on-line grant application account.
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Apply for a U.S. Grant
If you meet the basic guidelines described above, use our online application to start the grant process.
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