PPG Industries Foundation

The foundation has been demonstrating the values of PPG Industries since 1951, by enhancing the quality of life in U.S. communities where employees live and work. The foundation's programs, including direct grants, matching gifts and grant incentives for volunteerism by PPG employees (GIVE), reflect our commitment to play an active role in communities where PPG has a presence.  

▪  Highlights	▪  Match 'n More
▪  Overview	▪  Grant Policies and Guidelines
▪  PELC Grants	▪  Board of Directors
▪  PPG CARE Fund	▪  Screening Committee
▪  Matching Gifts	▪  Staff
▪  Grant Incentives for Volunteerism    by PPG Employees (GIVE)	▪  Local Agents

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PPG Industries Foundation, established in 1951, demonstrates the values of PPG Industries, Inc. by enhancing the quality of life in communities where it has a presence. PPG also supports charitable causes through encouragement of employee volunteerism, involvement of executives with nonprofit organizations and the provision of corporate grants under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credits.

Education grants totaled $2,174,736. The foundation board favors projects that promote academic excellence and prepare the next generation of leaders in business, science and technology. Support for students of high academic achievement and programs that attract young people to the study of science remain priorities. There are new initiatives to involve underrepresented students in the learning and achievement process through involvement with mentoring by PPG employees and career choice exposure. At the pre-college level, PPG supports programs that impact on quality of teaching and motivate students to realize their potential.

Human services continue to be a priority for the foundation. Grants totaled $1,208,994 including a large majority of over one million to United Ways in communities with concentrations of PPG employees. Participation in federated giving programs and the volunteer allocations process they represent are the foundation's preferred means of providing resources to people in need. A special targeted grant to the United Way of Allegheny County provided support to literacy programs in underserved areas in the community. Other grants are allocated to provide capital support to upgrade facilities and expand access for persons with special needs.

Grants to cultural and arts organizations totaled $275,249. New grants have increased accessibility for all citizens to arts activities and performances through intervention and outreach programs, computers and technology at libraries and the country's public and natural resources.

In civic and community affairs, the foundation committed $200,253 to programs that provide leadership in public affairs nationally, statewide and regionally. Major interests include environmental education, community and economic development and promotion of an effective civic environment. At the Monroeville, Pennsylvania facility, Wings of Wonder educates students on the importance of migratory species of birds and butterflies and international conservation through hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum on corporate lands.

In the category of health and safety, grants for hospital building campaigns and medical research continue to be limited. Contributions of $78,800 were made for selected projects.

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Public Education Leadership Community Grants offer a formalized process for providing financial resources to public schools where employees are involved. Any employee may sponsor a request to the foundation for a grant request of up to $1,000 for a project that:

     1. promotes systemic change;
     2. cannot be paid for with tax dollars;
     3. directly benefits and engages students;
     4. demonstrates results that motivate students to learn;
     5. total project budget is no more than $5,000.

The school applies to the employee and describes a project which directly enhances the education of children and which cannot be funded through any other source. The employee sends the request to PPG Industries Foundation with a cover note recommending approval. Upon approval, the check is made payable to the public school and sent directly to the sponsoring employee for transmittal. Applications are available throughout the year.

PELC 2005 Distributions


PELC 2004 Distributions



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PPG Concern, Assistance & Relief for Employees
It is a PPG priority to help meet the needs of our employees whose lives have been disrupted by disasters. The company has established a fund within The Pittsburgh Foundation for this purpose and money raised will be available through a Pittsburgh Foundation committee process for affected employees and their families. While this fund will be ongoing, the immediate contributions will be used to help PPG employees directly affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who apply for assistance before January 15, 2006. Contributions to the Fund made after December 31, 2005 will be available for future disaster victims.

Contribution Overview
Until Dec. 31, 2005, PPG Industries Foundation will match the contributions (in U.S. dollars) made by PPG employees or it’s wholly-owned subsidiaries to the AmeriGives ITF, Pgh. Fdn., CARE Fund. The match will be on a dollar-for-dollar basis on individual employee contributions up to $10,000. There will be no cap on the total match. Retirees, vendors, other business partners and members of the general public may also make non-matched donations to the Fund. Employees, retirees and friends of PPG can direct their tax-deductible contributions to the AmeriGives ITF, Pgh. Fdn., CARE Fund, which is earmarked for helping PPG employees in times of disaster.

Gifts from United States employees and retirees can only be made by calling 877-443-8234 toll free or using a credit card online. To use the on-line option (visit www.ppg.com, choose “PPG People” from the PPG Extranets drop-down menu, enter your PPG HR ID and password, click on the blue “Giving Back to the Community” image on the right, and provide PPG HR ID and password again).

Gifts from International employees, retirees, and friends of PPG can only be made by completing a form and donation check in U.S. dollars made payable to:

"AmeriGives ITF, Pgh. Fdn., CARE Fund", to the following address:
PPG Matching Gifts Center
2793 S. E. Monroe Street
Stuart, FL 34997
Phone (877)443-8234
E-mail: ppg@matchgift.com

Generally, all contributions to the fund are tax deductible, within the normal legal limits that apply to an individual’s tax return. Please check local tax rules for deductibility. Receipts from The Pittsburgh Foundation will be provided for contributions over $250 (in U.S. dollars). Consult your own tax advisor if you have questions.

PPG Industries Foundation shall be entitled to suspend, change, revoke or terminate this program at any time with respect to contributions made thereafter. In the event the program is terminated, any unused funds will be applied to disaster relief or similar charitable purposes.

More details are available in the frequently asked questions section. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why did PPG establish this fund?
The fund was established in response to the outpouring of requests by PPG employees looking for a way to assist their co-workers affected by natural disasters.

What kind of events will qualify for use of the fund?
At this point, we are considering events such as those resulting from certain terrorist or military actions, or emergencies as declared by the President of the United States or similar international official.

Will this fund assist those indirectly affected by qualified events, such as people who are providing housing to those impacted?
No, only employees who personally and directly sustain damages from qualified events will be eligible for funding.

Will PPG match my contribution to this fund?
PPG Industries Foundation will match the individual contributions (in U.S. dollars) made by PPG employees or its wholly-owned subsidiaries to the AmeriGives ITF, Pgh. Fdn., CARE Fund up to $10,000, with no cap on the total match. Retirees, vendors, other business partners and members of the general public may also make non-matched donations to the Fund.

Who is eligible to apply for funds?
All employees who are in the active regular employment of PPG Industries, Inc. or its wholly-owned subsidiaries who directly sustained damages from qualified disaster events occurring on and after August 29, 2005, are eligible.

Who will administer the fund?
The fund will be administered by The Pittsburgh Foundation, a tax exempt entity under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), contracted for this specific purpose.

Who will govern the fund and determine distribution of the funds during a qualified event?
A grant committee established within The Pittsburgh Foundation will evaluate requests and make final decisions on grants. These decisions will not be made by PPG Industries, Inc. or PPG Industries Foundation.

What is the application process to receive a grant from the fund?
Details will be available soon.

How is it determined who gets money from this fund?
The application and grant process will take into account the total non-reimbursed damages sustained as a result of the event. Complete guidelines are being established.


Is there a cap on the amount given to any one employee?
Funding decisions will be based on the volume of requests and the size of the available fund.

Is there a deadline date for contributions to the fund?
The fund is perpetual and will continue to accept funds outside of an ongoing qualifying event. While this fund will be ongoing, the immediate contributions will be used to help PPG employees directly affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who apply for assistance before January 15, 2006.

Is there an appeal process if I do not receive funds initially?
No. All applications for a given disaster are evaluated and decided upon simultaneously and the decision of the committee is final.

Who pays the administrative costs of the fund?
PPG absorbs all administrative costs of offering this program. One hundred percent of contributions to the fund go toward grants for impacted employees.

What is done with unused funds?
Any money remaining between qualified events will remain in the charitable fund housed at The Pittsburgh Foundation and be used for similar events occurring in the future.

Will grants be publicized after a decision is made?
For confidentiality purposes, the amounts received by grantees will not be broadcast unless permission is otherwise granted by the grantee.

How will my contribution be recognized?
In accordance with IRS guidelines, receipts for all contributions over $250 will be sent to the contributor by The Pittsburgh Foundation.

How much can I donate tax-free?
Generally, all contributions to the fund are tax deductible, within the normal legal limits that are on your tax return. Consult you own tax advisor if you have questions.

What is the minimum contribution?
The minimum contribution is $25.00.

Can I designate my contribution to a specific employee or disaster?
No, but the fund will communicate to employees what events qualify for assistance. Contributions cannot be designated for a special individual per IRS guidelines.

Can I send in-kind donations through this fund?
No, the fund is not established to accept in-kind donations.

Will this fund replace the Matching Gifts Program designated for the American Red Cross 90 days after any declared national or international disaster?
No, the PPG Industries Foundation will continue to evaluate all future disasters individually, but it is not our intent to offer this fund in place of that program.

I have already contributed to other organizations. Why did you not announce the new fund at the same time as you announced the American Red Cross match for Hurricane Katrina?
Although the two giving options are different and unique, we understand that the timing may have caused some employees to miss out on this giving opportunity. IRS guidelines have been updated recently, and Hurricane Rita was the first recent disaster in which such a large number of PPG employees were affected. We are working to establish details of the PPG CARE Fund as soon as possible.

Who should I contact with any questions?
Please call 1-877-443-8234 or e-mail ppg@matchgift.com 


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All PPG Industries employees, retirees and members of the board of directors of the company are encouraged to participate in the foundation's Matching Gifts Program. Their contributions of cash or securities to eligible organizations are matched dollar for dollar by the foundation.

Organizations eligible to receive matching gifts include colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; private college preparatory schools when the gift is designated for educational purposes; accredited nonprofit hospitals; cultural organizations open to, and operated for, the benefit of the general public and organizations that serve exceptional citizens that are listed in the Directory for Exceptional Children, Porter Sargent Publishers, Inc. These organizations must be located within the United States or its possessions and must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Gifts to the American Red Cross designated for a declared national disaster will be matched for a period of 90 days following that disaster.

During 2004, the foundation matched 3,462 individual gifts from 1,379 different individuals to 971 separate organizations throughout the country. The matching gift payment total of $1,399,786 was comprised of $830,858 to 374 institutions of higher education; $324,887 to 412 cultural organizations; $148,232 to 106 private secondary schools; $69,066 to 64 hospitals;  $14,448 to 14 institutions for special education and $12,295 for disaster relief.

The minimum matchable gift is $25, with a maximum of $10,000 per eligible donor per organization, and a total limit of $20,000 per year per donor.

2004 MATCHING GIFTS PAID

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PPG employees may submit one application per year for a grant of $250 for volunteering on their own time at eligible U.S. charitable organizations and educational institutions or branches thereof in communities where they live and work.  Each organization or institution may receive a maximum of $2,500 from PPG Industries Foundation through this program in one calendar year.

During 2004, the GIVE program resulted in $134,250 in gifts paid to 346 organizations as a result of the volunteer participation of 536 PPG employees.  87% were from plant communities and 13% were from the headquarters area. 42% of the funds went to civic and cultural affairs; 33% to education and 25% to health and human services.  Volunteer activities reflect administrative roles of 37%, education and youth of 27%, sports and recreation of 18%, direct human services of 4%, and other of 9%.

2004 GIVE VOLUNTEER ROLES

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Match 'n More

Overview
The PPG Industries Foundation Match 'n More program's goal is to engage PPG associates in the foundation's strategic, targeted grant-making. The Match 'n More program provides an incentive for U.S. employees, retirees, and directors of PPG Industries by matching their contributions 2 for 1 to one designated educational enrichment organization annually.



Starting June, our first yearlong designee is the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
http://www.pittsburghzoo.com/ 



Guidelines
The program is governed by the following conditions:
• PPG Industries Foundation designates one educational enrichment organization annually for a 2 for 1 match for a period of one year after announcement.
• Contributions may be made personally or through the participant's charitable fund.
• An employee must be in the active regular employment of PPG Industries or its wholly-owned subsidiaries at the time of the contribution.
• The minimum contribution that will be matched by the Foundation shall be $25.
• The maximum individual contribution that will be matched by the Foundation shall be $5,000.
• Contributions will not be included in participant's annual matching gifts program totals.
• The contribution must be made as a direct contribution to the educational enrichment organization.
• An eligible contribution is defined as a personal gift actually paid to an organization in cash or securities having a quoted market value.
• The gift cannot be a pledge.
• Gifts made via Charitable remainder Trusts or Charitable Gift Annuities will be matched at the value determined by applicable IRS guidelines.
• PPG Industries Foundation shall be entitled to suspend, change, revoke, or terminate this program at any time with respect to contributions made thereafter, and may request supporting donor documentation where necessary.
• Questions of interpretation, application or administration of the provisions of the Match 'n More Program shall be decided by the Foundation's Screening Committee whose decisions shall be final. 


Designees
VOTE FOR YOU CHOICE FOR THE NEXT DESIGNATED EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ORGANIZATION FOR MATCH 'N MORE: (all are currently eligible for PPG Industries Foundation's traditional Matching Gifts Program)
 

	Carnegie Science http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
	Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center www.pghhistory.org
	Children's Museum of Pittsburgh www.pittsburghkids.org

 











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Grant Policies and Guidelines

Funding requests for a variety of project proposals that advance the foundation's interests are eligible for consideration. These may include capital projects, operating grants and special projects. Determinations are made by the foundation's screening committee and board of directors.

In general, the foundation gives priority to applications from organizations dedicated to enhancing the welfare of communities in which PPG is a resident. Each grant application is reviewed with regard to:

• the compatibility of the applicant's goals with the foundation's priorities and available resources 
• the financial needs of the organization
• past practices of the foundation with respect to that organization
• capability and reputation of the applicant 
• funds available to the applicant from other sources
• the extent to which the work of the applicant duplicates that of other organizations
• the public scope and impact of the applicant's proposal
• the interest of other corporate foundations with respect to the applicant.

To apply for a foundation grant, eligible organizations must submit a proposal which includes:

• verification of IRC Section 50l(c)(3) government instrumentalities tax-exempt status
• organization's mission statement
• purpose/objectives of the grant
• summary of the project
• amount requested and rationale
• schedule of implementation
• description of the benefits to be achieved and the population to be served
• plans for evaluating and reporting results
• most recent audited financial report of the organization
• financial analysis of the project
• name and qualifications of the person managing the project
• names and affiliations of trustees or board of directors.

Requests for funding are accepted year-round.  Proposals should be clear and brief.  A member of the foundation staff will contact the organization if more information is needed.

In general, the foundation will not award grants for:

• advertising or sponsorships
• endowments
• individuals
• organizations established to influence legislation or support political activities
• organizations outside of the U.S. or its territories
• projects which would directly benefit PPG Industries, Inc.
• religious groups solely for religious purposes
• special events and telephone solicitations
• operating support to agencies that receive program funds through the United Way allocations process.

Organizations located in the Pittsburgh area and organizations of national scope should direct their inquiries to the executive director of the foundation. Organizations serving communities where PPG facilities are located should direct their inquiries to the local PPG Industries Foundation agent in their area.

Address correspondence to:

PPG Industries Foundation
One PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA l5272
Voice Mail (412)434-2453

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Board of Directors

Charles E. Bunch, Chairman & Chief Operating Officer, PPG Industries, Inc.
James C. Diggs, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, PPG Industries, Inc.
William H. Hernandez, Senior Vice President, Finance, PPG Industries, Inc.
Charles W Wise, Vice President, Human Resources, PPG Industries, Inc.
 
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Lynne D. Schmidt, Chairperson
Richard A. Beuke
Victoria M. Holt
David B. Navikas
David E. Sharick
Paula D. Shepard

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Staff

Lynne D. Schmidt, Executive Director
Sue Sloan, Senior Program Officer
Bev Stonick, Program Administrator 

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Local Agents

Ronald M. Bishop, Architectural Coatings Plants
Richard R. Bauer, Barberton, Ohio
Alan L. Dumbris, Berea, Kentucky
Charles J. Hanley, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Todd Douthit, Chester, South Carolina
Jerry Hornyak, Chillicothe, Ohio
Thomas P. Abbas, Circleville, Ohio
Lawrence Corrigan, Cleveland, Ohio
Karen L. Bergman, College Relations Grants
Dana Barnette, Creighton, Pennsylvania
Dave M. Kimble, Crestline, Ohio
Carl E. Johnson, Delaware, Ohio
Stanley J. Zaharewicz, Euclid, Ohio
Harry Nasab, Evansville, Indiana
Mike Collier, Evart, Michigan
Mark A. Roth, Fresno, California
Dave Morris, Glendale, California
Scott McMillan, Greensboro, North Carolina
Michael J. Morgan, Huntsville,Alabama
Richard L. Holliday, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jonathan P. Manns, LaPorte, Texas
Brian M. Pollock, Lexington, North Carolina
Lynn Hoover, Meadville, Pennsylvania 
Greg C. Wagner, Milford, Ohio
Phillip D. Burrus, Mt. Zion, Illinois
Milton R. Neal, Natrium, West Virginia
Rajesh Lall, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Joe Hatley, Paducah, Kentucky
James A. Trainham, Research Facilities
Tim Mathis, Shelby, North Carolina
Inga Jackson, Springdale, Pennsylvania
Terry C. Anderson, Tipton, Pennsylvania
Michael T. Hartings, Troy, Michigan
Susan M. Plies, Wichita Falls, Texas

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