Community Impact

How you submit your request for support matters just as much as what you're asking for. Even if you've received financial support from us before, please fill out a formal request form for every new funding request.

1. Ensure Eligibility.
   To be considered, applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) organization. MarketBeat does not fund political campaigns or candidates, for-profit entities, school sports or extracurricular activities, third-party fundraising efforts, or individual persons or teams.
2. Application Process.
   We use the same application process for community sponsorships, charitable giving requests, and employee led philanthropy.
3. Plan Ahead.
   We review requests quarterly. Please submit by the 1^st of February, May, August, and November. We’ll let you know our decision by the end of the month. Missed the deadline? No worries, we'll consider your application in the next cycle.
   • Event Sponsorship: If your application is for an event sponsorship, the event date must be at least three months from the application deadline in order to be considered. Any events that fall within the three month window immediately following the application deadline will not be considered.
4. How to Apply.
   Email your completed application to philanthropy@marketbeatmail.com. You'll hear back from us within a week acknowledging receipt and possibly asking for more info or clarification if needed.
5. Questions.
   Got questions about the application process or want to talk about a major gift? Reach out to our Director of Community Relations, Maureen Ohm at philanthropy@marketbeatmail.com. Even if we already know you, getting in touch with Maureen is a great first step. She'll make sure you get all the info you need to put together a solid request.
6. Contact.
   Send completed applications and any questions to philanthropy@marketbeatmail.com.

Additional Information

• Follow the outlined process and please avoid contacting us through other channels.
• We'd appreciate it if you didn't send requests or updates via the United States Postal Service.
• We'd appreciate it if you didn't send requests via social media, text, or other forms of direct messaging.
• Please don't drop by MarketBeat's office to request donations from any team member.
• Requests for donations should be no less than $1,000 and no more than $25,000.

• For every $250 a MarketBeat employee contributes to a local 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization, MarketBeat will match that contribution dollar for dollar up to $2,000 per calendar year.
• MarketBeat will also contribute $250 to any local 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization one of MarketBeat’s employees has volunteered at least 10 hours during the calendar year.