Eligibility

To be eligible for a grant, an applicant must be a full- or part-time HCR ManorCare employee with at least one year of continuous company service. The applicant must also currently serve as an active, non-compensated volunteer with the non-profit organization for whose benefit he or she is applying for a grant.

Any non-profit institution or organization may be eligible if it is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), and as a public charity under section 509(a) of the IRS Code. Eligible organizations must be able to provide a valid employer identification number (EIN), or qualify as an instrument of a state or local government under IRS Code section 170(c)(1).

Ineligible non-profit organizations and programs include:

• Programs directly involved with supporting the sacramental ministries or administrative work of religious organizations (religious organizations are eligible if the programs are for non-sectarian purposes and are available to and used by the general public) 
• Professional associations, labor organizations or political and lobbying organizations
• Social organizations or similar organizations supported by individuals for the benefit of themselves (such as bridge clubs, bowling teams, ski clubs, fraternities and athletic teams)
• Public or private schools for non-academic purposes
• Trade organizations
• Private foundations
• Organizations that represent a conflict of interest for employees or the company, or that may involve the company in controversial public issues