Contributions and Requests
Tryon Gym believes in the power of charity and the strength of our communities. Our priority is contributing where the need is greatest, with special consideration to:
- Initiatives that help develop our communities with regard to at-risk youth
- Early childhood and preschool programs that reach out to children in at-risk homes or situations
- Youth activities and sports programs
- Anything that supports giving a hand up, not a hand out
Tryon Gym typically excludes requests such as:
- Those requesting personal assistance, including grants, loans or subsidies
- Labor, fraternal or political causes
- National organizations with no local ties
- Fund raising expenses or freelance productions
- Generic mail solicitations
- Tickets for benefits or events
Contribution Request Procedures:
1. Fill out a Sponsorship & Donation Request form
2. In addition to the form, write a brief description of the request on your organization’s letterhead. Please explain:
- whether the request is a new project, an ongoing program, or general operations funding
- other agencies already providing this service
- the expected results, including who will benefit, how they will benefit, and how this will be measured
- the organization’s need, and how the request meets identified needs not already met by other funding sources
