Giving guidelines

Our goal is for community partnerships to focus on impact in areas that unlock human promise and transform work, workers and workplaces. Specifically, we support the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the communities where we live and work:

• Quality Education
• Reduced Inequalities
• Climate Action

Non-profit organizations in the United States that are certified tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) are eligible for corporate contributions and may request a donation or a sponsorship if they meet the following guidelines:

Steelcase does not donate to any organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, handicap, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We also do not donate to:

• Individual elementary, middle or secondary schools
• Religious organizations
• Governmental organizations (local, regional and national)
• Walks, runs, golf outings and other sport or recreational outings/events
• Sponsorships for trips (organizational or individual) on behalf of an organization
• Catastrophic individual illnesses or accidents
• Individual political candidates or political action committees

Does Steelcase Donate Used Products?

Through our Community “Returns” program, we occasionally donate used or like-new furniture. These products vary in style, quantity and condition. In the United States, our furniture donations are limited to areas where we have major manufacturing facilities (Grand Rapids, Michigan and Athens, Alabama). In these cases when furniture is granted, pick up arrangements must be made and pay for by the receiving organization. Please complete the Requesting a Community Partnership with Steelcase Inc. or contact our team at impact@steelcase.com.

Who Do I Talk To About Sponsoring My Organization’s Event or Fundraiser?

We believe in supporting the causes that our employees are invested in through service and giving. If you have a Steelcase employee serving on your board of directors, please complete the Requesting a Community Partnership with Steelcase Inc. or contact impact@steelcase.com.

I’m A Steelcase Employee and I’d like to make a Request for an Organization I Support. What Do I Do?

Please complete the Requesting a Community Partnership with Steelcase Inc. or contact our team at impact@steelcase.com to review our many opportunities for giving.

Will Steelcase Sponsor My Sporting Event?

Steelcase does not donate or sponsor to sporting outings, including but not limited to golf and bowling tournaments, walks, runs, etc.

How Do I Check On The Status Of My Request?

We will contact you within four weeks of receiving your donation request form.

My Non-Profit Organization Needs Steelcase Employees As Volunteers. Who Do I Talk To?

Steelcase welcomes requests for volunteer assistance or use of our facilities from tax-deductible, non-profit, charitable organizations. Please complete the Requesting a Community Partnership with Steelcase Inc. or contact our team at impact@steelcase.com.

How Do I Form a Strategic Community Partnership with Steelcase

We believe in the power of partnerships to accelerate impact in our communities. To begin the conversation, please review our guidelines and impact areas. Then, fill out the Requesting a Community Partnership with Steelcase Inc. and submit it to impact@steelcase.com.

My Request Was Approved. Can I Make Additional Donation Requests?

Yes. While we take into account the prior donations we’ve given to an organization, having received one donation from Steelcase doesn’t mean we won’t contribute again.