Minnesota Business Gives supports the contributions and community involvement activities of businesses, and provides public recognition in local communities for that commitment.
Businesses are recognized that give cash and/or in-kind contributions to charitable organizations amounting to 2 percent or more of their pretax earnings. The program is based on the Minnesota Keystone ProgramSM Standard, criteria established in 1976 by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Most businesses are modest at best in promoting their community giving. Minnesota Business Gives is an excellent way for businesses to share their stories and be recognized with their peers. Best of all, because recognition is based on the percent of income given in cash and in-kind donations, a small business that gives $1,000 each year can receive the same recognition as one that contributes $10,000.
Any business or professional association (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship) can participate. See Local Business Gives Programs to determine if one is in your area. If not, contact your local chamber of commerce or Minnesota Business Gives, Jackie Reis at jreis@mnchamber.com, (651) 292-4679.
To participate, a business must certify that during its most recently completed fiscal year it gave at least 2 percent of its pretax earnings in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable organizations. Certification is based on a written declaration by the company's chief executive or financial officer. The only information about participants that is publicly released is the name, type of business and location. Business Gives programs do not report contributed amounts, nor do they audit for compliance. The honor system prevails.
To see how your business can participate, you can view a participation form, instructions and a calculation worksheet.
*The Minnesota Keystone Program service mark is owned by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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