Steven DiFranco Jewelers, our employees, and families, proudly support our community in appreciation for their many years of continued support of us.
We receive many requests for donations on a daily basis, and can only support a specific amount of requests in an appropriate manner.
As with all things in life, some rules are required to be considered eligable for our Community Support Program.
To be considered for our Community Support Program, these requirements must be met:
- Our Community Support and Corporate Giving Program is for non-profit organizations only. The organization must have a current, valid 501 (c)(3) tax exemption status, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
- The non-profit organization must be located within Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, Wickliffe, Willowick, Eastlake, Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Waite Hill, Mentor, Chesterland, or Chardon.
- The event relating to the donation must take place within the communities listed above.
- All donation requests must be made at least 30 days prior to the event
All donation requests must be subimtted in writing on an official letterhead. This document must contain the following information:
- Organization name and full address (no PO Boxes)
- Proof of 501(c)(3) tax exemption status
- Contact person name, phone number and email address
- Event date, time, and location
- How will the donation be used
- Deadline - donation needed by date
- Reason the donation is needed
- Any additional information that might be helpful in the decision making process
Please note that if your request does meet the above requirements, it does not guarantee our participation.
It does allow your request to be reviewed.
All requests will be considered on a case by case basis.
Previous participation does not guarrantee we will participate in the future.
Listed below are donation exclusions:
- Individuals and families
- Travel costs for groups or individuals
- Political campaigns or organizations
Please forward all donation requests in writing via mail (not email), on the organization's letterhead to:
Steven DiFranco
Steven DiFranco Inc. Donation Request
5900 SOM Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
