Giving Back to the Community – Donation Guidelines

Our Commitment

ViewPoint Bank is committed to giving back to the community. ViewPoint Bank seeks to assist well-managed, non-profit organizations who share our vision for a stronger community. We provide grants to eligible non-profit organizations, with an emphasis on non-profit organizations with 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt status and organizations in our specific focus areas:

• Education – providing educational and mentoring programs to children and adults, primarily in low-to moderate income levels, which include everything from financial literacy to support of cultural and arts-based programs that reflect the diversity of the community.
• Community Development – emphasis will be placed on organizations, city-sponsored programs and small businesses that are assisting in the revitalization of low-to-moderate income neighborhoods to create and sustain affordable housing.
• Human Service – providing assistance to individuals and families for health education, quality health care and those seeking independence.

Limitations

ViewPoint Bank does not make contributions to support certain types of organizations, activities or purposes. These include, but are not limited to the following:

• Individuals
• Programs of national scope that do not specifically benefit our markets
• International organizations
• Fraternal, veteran or alumni organizations
• Athletic teams or social groups
• Public agencies including individual schools and school districts
• Private schools
• Religious organizations
• Political organizations
• Parent Teacher Associations
• Advertising, including ads in event, performance, or athletic programs
• Environmental causes
• Animal causes
• Volunteer-operated organizations

Application Process and Contribution Guidelines

ViewPoint Bank offers grant applications online. Applications can be completed and e-mailed or submitted in written form through regular mail.

Step One:

Thank you for your interest in ViewPoint Bank's grants making progress. Before applying, please review the limitations list. If your proposal includes any of these areas, your proposal will not be considered.

Step Two:

Answer the following questions. If you answer "no" to any of  the questions, your proposal will not be considered:

1. Is your organization an IRS qualified charitable organization or a public school?
2. Do you provide services in one of the following counties?
   • Collin
   • Rockwell
   • Dallas
   • Denton
   • Tarrant

Step Three:

What is required?

• A brief description outlining the purpose of the program or project
• Population and geography to be served
• Program/project focus
• Program/project budget
• Program/project measurable objectives

Provide the following documents:

• Copy of the IRS determination letter stating 501 (c) status
• Current operating budget and principal funding sources and levels
• Recent annual report of organization, if applicable
• A list of the board members and their affiliations

In addition please include the name, e-mail address, mailing address and phone number of the organization's contact person.

Where to E-mail Your Request

donationscoordinator@viewpointbank.com

Where to Send Your Request

ViewPoint Bank – Mail Stop 132
P.O. Box 869105
Plano, TX 75086-9105

*A response will be sent within four weeks of delivery of the request.