FirstEnergy Foundation


 

The FirstEnergy Foundation


The FirstEnergy Foundation's contributions to local nonprofit organizations help strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities. Funded solely by FirstEnergy, the Foundation extends the corporate philosophy of providing community support.

We support non-profit, tax-exempt organizations within the FirstEnergy operating companies' service areas - Ohio Edison Company, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, The Toledo Edison Company, Pennsylvania Power Company, Metropolitan Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, and Jersey Central Power & Light Company - as well as where we have facilities. We support federated giving through the United Way and similar organizations. In 2008, FirstEnergy Foundation grants totaled nearly $5 million.

The FirstEnergy Foundation traditionally funds these priorities:

  • Help improve the vitality of our communities and support key safety initiatives
  • Promote local and regional economic development and revitalization efforts
  • Advance an educated workforce by supporting professional development, literacy, science, technology, engineering and mathematics education initiatives
  • Support FirstEnergy employees' community leadership and volunteer interests

Application Process
At this time, the FirstEnergy Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant applications.

Matching Gifts Program
Supported by the Foundation, FirstEnergy's Matching Gifts Program increases the generosity and commitment of our employees. We match employee contributions to qualifying educational, cultural, civic, and health and human service organizations not supported by federated campaigns like the United Way.

Limitations
The FirstEnergy Foundation generally does not consider funding for:

  • Direct grants to individuals, or to political or legislative activities
  • Organizations that receive sizable public tax funding
  • Fraternal, religious, labor, athletic, social or veterans organizations - unless the contribution is earmarked for an eligible program or campaign open to all beneficiaries, including those not affiliated with the host organization
  • National or international organizations
  • Organizations already supported by federated campaigns, such as United Way
  • Research
  • Equipment purchases
  • Loans or second-party giving, such as endowments, debt retirement, or foundations
  • Public or private schools

Mary Beth Carroll
President
FirstEnergy Foundation
76 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio, 44308

For more information about our charitable giving contact:
Contributions Department
330-761-4246

(01/27/2010)