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The
Cessna Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation, which
makes contributions on behalf of the Cessna Aircraft
Company. The foundation was incorporated in 1952 and
since that time has contributed more than $20 million
to qualified non-profit organizations. Contributions
are meant to enhance quality of life and address pressing
needs in those communities where the company has operations.
The
Foundation values projects which take a creative approach
to such fundamental issues as education, neighborhood
improvement, youth development, community problem-solving,
assistance to people who are disadvantaged, environmental
conservation and cultural enrichment.
Proposals
are accepted at any time during the year and should
be submitted to:
Cessna
Foundation
c/o Secretary-Treasurer
P.O. Box 7706
Wichita, KS 67277
All
requests must be made in writing and should include
the following information:
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Needs statement and project objectives
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Purpose of organization
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Constituency
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Board members, community and volunteer involvement
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How results of the project will be measured
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Plans for continued funding of the project, if applicable
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One-page project budget, and an organizational chart
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Primary source of funds
Under
normal circumstances, contributions will not
be considered for the following purposes:
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Individuals
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National or regional organizations (unless their programs
address specific local community needs)
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Programs or initiatives where the primary purpose
is the promotion of religious doctrine or tenets
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Elementary or secondary schools (except to provide
special initiatives or programs not provided by regular
school budgets)
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Political action or legislative advocacy groups
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Operational funds
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Medical or other research organizations
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Organizations located in or benefiting nations other
than the U.S. and its territories
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Fraternal groups, athletic teams, bands, veterans'
organizations, volunteer firefighters or similar groups
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Current
specifications and photos can be found in the individual
aircraft model sections of this website.
Actual
photographs of current production aircraft and photocopies,
if available, of past production aircraft can be requested
from the Corporate Communications department at (316)
517-7810.
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