Wells' Dairy, Inc. is committed to supporting nonprofit community organizations each year through its corporate giving activities, including monetary and product donations.

Donations are provided to organizations and/or projects that reflect Wells' Dairy's values and complement business priorities. Support to various organizations and initiatives exemplify the company's philanthropic commitment to enchance the communities in which we do business.

The number of requests that Wells' Dairy receives far exceeds the number we are able to support. Due to limited resources, it is necessary for us to consider each request and determine how to best allocate our support.

In-Kind Product Donations

Organizations or groups looking for packaged ice cream or frozen novelty product donation must submit their request at least 30 days in advance of the event through the online donation request form. Requests not received at least 30 days in advance will not be considered. Generally, in-kind product is provided for fundraising events only and preference is given to organizations that:

• Are registered charitable organizations that demonstrate meeting a community need.
• Make a significant contribution to the well-being and vitality of community life.
• Focus on health and nutrition, education, community service, youth activities, cultural, and/or environment.
• Are located in the communities in which we operate and/or where employees live.

Requests will be reviewed and a decision emailed within 30 days of receipt.

Monetary Donations

Organizations or groups looking for a monetary donation must submit their request in writing to:

Wells' Dairy
c/o Corporate Giving Program
One Blue Bunny Drive
Le Mars, IA 51031

Electronic requests will not be considered. Please allow 4-6 weeks for review and response.

Organizations/groups requesting monetary donation must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Are registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
• Make a significant contribution to the well-being and vitality of community life.
• Have measureable impacts and achievements
• Focus on health and nutrition, education, community service, youth activities, cultural, and/or environment.
• Are located in the communities in which we operate and/or where employees live.

Wells' Dairy does not consider funding for the following:

• Requests that are not submitted in writing
• General operating expenses
• Organizations that practice discrimination by race, color, creed, sex, age or national origin
• Multi-year pledges
• Endowments
• Educational scholarships
• Building campaigns
• First year programs or seed money
• Individuals
• Political parties, candidates or issues/lobbying organizations
• Sectarian activities of religious organizations
• Commerical solicitors or third parties (professional fund raisers)
• Reducing debt or past operating ventures
• Generic request mailings
• Travel for individuals or group
• Competitive, member-based sports teams (ie. Little League)

Requests are accepted throughout the year. Once budgeted funds have been depleted, contributions will cease for the remainder of the year. Proposals should be no more than 2 pages in length and include the following:

1. Short description of the organization submitting the request (history, mission, purpose)
2. A brief summary of the specific project including a description of the problem and/or need being addressed along with an explanation of how the project will meet the need or work to resolve the problem. Include
   1. Amount requested and intended use
   2. All other anticipated sources of income
   3. Target population/community and number of individuals to be served by the project
   4. Timeline for project
3. Indentify if organization is a United Way member agency or note government agency to which affiliated
4. Include name, phone number and mailing address for contact person
5. Include a copy of the agency 501(c)(3) determination letter