Guidelines for Community Contributions

Alaska Spirit

Alaska Spirit springs from our rich heritage as a pioneer in a state where aviation plays a vital role in the life of every resident. From this spirit flows our belief in friendliness, service, genuine caring and community involvement.

Giving to the Community

Alaska Airlines is committed to supporting the communities where we operate and where our employees live and work.

Funding Philosophy

Alaska Airlines provides charitable contributions to not-for-profit, civic, educational and business organizations. We focus on communities served now or in the near future by Alaska Airlines and where a significant number of our employees live or work. Given limited resources, contributions are concentrated in areas with the greatest number of employees, in Alaska or Washington State for example.

When considering grant requests Alaska Airlines favors organizations and efforts that are most likely to enhance a community's cultural and economic vitality and improve the quality of life for its citizens. General contribution categories are education, social/cultural, healthcare, arts/humanities, civic, the environment and community activities.

Although Alaska Airlines' corporate giving program does support a limited number of colleges and universities, our primary method of participating in this area is by supporting our employees working to enhance the quality of education through the company's Employee Gift Matching program.

Funding comes from three main sources:

The Alaska Airlines Corporate Contributions Program
Alaska Airlines accepts requests for in-kind transportation. Limited resources necessitate very focused giving and support is generally granted on a one-time basis.

Alaska Airlines Community Advisory Boards (State of Alaska only)
In the state of Alaska, cash requests are reviewed by one of four Advisory Boards that meet three times per year. Grants awarded usually range from $250 to $500.

The Alaska Airlines Foundation
A small number of cash grants ranging on average from $5,000 to $15,000 are given to 501©(3) non-profit organizations classified as public charities in Alaska and Washington. These grants should focus on educational efforts that address a unique need or value of a community. Unsolicited applications are not encouraged. Those interested in applying to the Foundation should send a letter of inquiry before preparing a full application. Letters of inquiry must be received by September 30th of the calendar year to be considered for possible funding.

Neither the Foundation nor Alaska Airlines funds:

loans and grants to individuals or private business
groups that discriminate
endowments
religious organizations (if for sacramental purposes)
pageants
capital projects
multi-year commitment or automatic renewal grants
general operating expenses
publicly or privately funded educational institutions. Most schools—public or private—are eligible for funding through Alaska's Employee Gift Matching Program.

How to Apply

Requests must be received in writing a minimum of six weeks prior to the event or print deadline. Requests for Alaska Airlines Corporate Contributions may be submitted at any time during the year. However, cash requests within the state of Alaska are only reviewed three times per year. Letters of inquiry to the Foundation must be received no later than September 30th of the calendar year. A response will generally be provided within 60 days.

Alaska Airlines Corporate Donations
Requests must be sent in writing through the U.S. mail on organizational letterhead and should include the following information:

organization's name, Federal Tax ID number, address, contact person and telephone number
organization's primary purpose
geographic area and audiences the organization serves
level of request
need for grant and who benefits from grant
list of other sponsors to whom you have applied
list of Board of Directors
information about the event, including date, expected attendance, sponsor publicity and recognition
dollar amount expected to raise if used for fundraising purposes

For Lower 48 / International Corporate Contributions:
Ms. Donna Hartman
Manager, Community Relations & Corporate Giving - Lower 48
Alaska Airlines
P.O. Box 68900
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 392-5383

For Corporate Contributions within the state of Alaska,
including cash requests to the Alaska Airlines Community Advisory Boards:
Ms. Susan Bramstedt
Director, Public Affairs - Alaska
Alaska Airlines
4750 Old International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 266-7230

For the Alaska Airlines Foundation:
Ms. Susan Bramstedt
Executive Director
Alaska Airlines Foundation
4750 Old International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 266-7230

Horizon Air - Giving Back

Horizon Air is committed to supporting the communities we serve and where our employees live and work. When considering in-kind donation requests, Horizon favors nonprofit organizations seeking fundraising support in order to meet specific humanitarian purposes.

Preferred organizations

Reside in a community served by Horizon and where Horizon employees live and work.
Are recommended by Horizon employees in that community.
Have not received support from Horizon in the past.
Are most likely to enhance a community's cultural and economic vitality and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
Can provide evidence demonstrating a diversity of community support.
Are tax-exempt under IRS code 501(c) 3 or are a state nonprofit organization, as verified by tax ID number, appropriate IRS form or Canadian equivalent.
Have clear fundraising goals and demonstrate responsible financial management.

Organizations or causes not generally considered

Political action committees or organizations designed to influence legislation or to benefit a special interest group.
Private businesses.
Groups, causes or organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, or physical or emotional disabilities.
Individuals or fundraising teams benefiting other organizations or activities.
Religious organizations.
Publicly funded educational institutions.

How to make a request

Requests need to be sent in writing on organizational letterhead and should include the following information:

The organization's name, address, telephone number, and the name of the contact person within the organization.
The organization's tax ID number (in Canada, GST number).
The organization's primary purpose.
The geographic area the organization serves.
Specific information about what is being requested (e.g., a ticket to a particular destination) as well as how the donation will be used, the name of the event or project, and the date of the event.
Confirmation that the organization is either tax-exempt or nonprofit.
A list of other sponsors.
A list of the organization's board of directors, if applicable.
Any promotion Horizon will receive via brochures, catalogs, advertisements, etc.

Where and when to send your request

Submit your request at least 60 days prior to the event, the print deadline or the date the tickets are required for travel.

Send the request to:

Tania Barrett
Corporate Contributions Administrator
Horizon Air
P.O. Box 68977
Seattle, WA 98168
Recorded information: (206) 248-6558

Every effort is made to respond to requests within four weeks. Support is granted on a one-time basis; renewals are not automatic.