Looking for Green Diamond support for a community project, event, fundraiser, etc.? Apply here!

Green Diamond Resource Company upholds "community" as one of its core values and strives to support charitable and non-charitable organizations and causes that better the communities in and around our operating areas.  

Use this program to apply for all types of monetary and in-kind donations, including but not limited to:

• General donations for projects, equipment, fundraisers, event sponsorships, etc.
• Live auction, silent auction, and raffle items
• Youth sports team sponsorships
• Christmas tree donations
• Firewood donations
• Equipment services

Community Giving Program FAQs:

1. Which community organizations are eligible to apply (e.g., geographic location, 501(c)(3) status, etc.)? Any community organization in and around our operating areas in Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida may apply. They may be charitable [i.e., 501(c)(3) status] and non-charitable (e.g., professional organizations, chambers of commerce, rotaries, fire departments, etc.)
2. How large of a donation may I apply for? Most contributions average $500-$1,000 in value, but applicants may apply for up to $5,000.
3. How long does it take Green Diamond to review and process a donation application? Donation applications require 2-4 weeks for review and 2-4 weeks for award distribution, so please submit your application 6-8 weeks in advance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
4. How many donation applications can I submit each year to this program? There is no limit, so you may apply multiple times.
5. What should I do if I would like to ask Green Diamond for multiple contributions for the same project, event, fundraiser, etc.? Please submit separate applications for each item. For example, if you would like Green Diamond to submit a $500 sponsorship and a live auction item to an upcoming event, please submit an application for each.
6. How can I communicate with the Green Diamond community giving team if I have questions? You can message the team directly through your Submittable account.

Mission

The Simpson Family Fund, founded in 1999, exists to give members of the three branches of family descended from Sol Simpson an opportunity to give philanthropic gifts together as a group. The fund makes donations of meaningful impact to organizations that represent common family values, and where appropriate, to organizations that support the communities in which Green Diamond Resource Company, the company founded by Sol Simpson in 1890, still operates. The Fund serves to pass on our family’s philanthropic values to future generations and seeks to make the process of giving educational and one that draws the family closer together. 

Guidelines 

The Simpson Family Fund welcomes grant applications from a broad range of charitable organizations.  Recent areas of focus have been: 

• Community health and well-being 
• Youth activities and educational opportunities 
• Forestry careers and wildfire awareness work 

When judging proposals, the Simpson Family Fund looks for the following:   

• Fit with core values 
• Audience/message/probable impact of projects 
• The applicant’s ability to conduct and complete the project 
• Feasibility of the project 
• A realistic and reasonable budget 
• Commitment from the other agencies and stakeholders you will partner with 
• Significance to the health and wellbeing of the community 

When to Submit Your Application 

Application deadline is May 1st. Recipients will be notified by September 15th.