Donation Policy and Scholarships
Yazoo Mills views its philanthropic efforts as investments to enhance the quality of life of people and non-profit organizations. Due to the requests for funds being in excess of our giving capacity, we have set forth guidelines and criteria for handling charitable giving. All corporate contributions, sponsorships, scholarships, and in-kind services will promote our business goals, create positive visibility, and demonstrate social responsibility and respect for the environment.
Requests for donations will be honored only to organizations maintaining 501c3 non-profit status and will be approved at the discretion of the officers of Yazoo Mills Inc. Preference will be given to organizations within Yazoo Mills’ local community and surrounding areas.
The following requests for funding will not be considered:
- Organizations without 501c3 non-profit status
- political or lobbying groups
- athletic teams, with the exception of in-house company named teams
- individuals’ trips, beauty pageants, racing endeavors, etc.
- any organizations that discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disabilities, etc.
- advertisements for yearbooks, programs, bulletins, or brochures
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
Yazoo Mills is proud to support local students by awarding two annual $5,000 scholarships—one to a graduating senior from New Oxford High School and one to a graduating senior from Spring Grove Area High School, both located near the company’s headquarters.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated character, financial need, and potential for future success. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and exhibit strong personal integrity and academic promise.
Eligible students must also be accepted to an accredited college or university and plan to pursue a degree in business or a business-related field.
Applications are available through the guidance offices at New Oxford High School and Spring Grove Area High School beginning January 15. Completed applications must be submitted by March 31. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee appointed by the respective school districts.
This scholarship reflects Yazoo Mills’ ongoing commitment to investing in the education and future success of students in the local community.
Donation Request
If all qualifications on the above stated policy are met, a request for donations may be submitted by completing the form below. Satisfaction of the qualifications set forth above does not mean the donation request will ultimately be granted. Approval of all donation requests is within the discretion of the officers of Yazoo Mills Inc. Any other inquires regarding donations may be sent to donations@yazoomills.com
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