MasterCard is proud to support programs that make a meaningful impact in the area of education in the local communities where we have a major presence, including the Westchester County/New York metropolitan area, where our global corporate headquarters is located, and the St. Louis metropolitan area, home to our global technology headquarters.

Guidelines and Criteria

MasterCard focuses its corporate giving efforts on helping youth access education, understand and utilize technology, and develop the skills necessary to enter and succeed in a diverse and global workforce. Organizations which are interested in applying for program-relevant funding must be recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.

Ineligible Requests

• Individuals
• Seminars, conferences or trips
• Goodwill advertising
• Endowments or capital campaigns
• Memorials
• Fundraising events, telethons, races or other benefits
• Basic or applied research
• Athletic or social programs or activities
• Multiyear pledges
• Loans or debt retirement
• Special events (e.g., tickets or tables)

Restrictions

• Organizations are limited to one award per calendar year; MasterCard does not make multiyear commitments.
• Only proposals/requests submitted on-line via our on-line application system will be considered.

Awards

• Applications are reviewed monthly. Organizations may expect to receive a response 6 to 8 weeks after submitting a complete request.
• Funds will be distributed to organizations approximately 30 days following notification of grant award.
• Decisions are made at MasterCard Worldwide’s sole discretion and subject to fund availability and program priorities. All applicants should proceed by taking the eligibility quiz.

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Global Technology & Operations Headquarters (St. Louis)