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Hypertherm's Philanthropic Mission is to partner with organizations and engage in activities that strengthen and create sustainable, positive change in the community and environment.

HOPE Foundation grant decisions are made by the Hypertherm HOPE Team. The team, comprised of Hypertherm associates representing all areas of the company, meets quarterly to review all requests. The team strives to communicate all decisions within 4 months of the receipt of application. If approved, organizations can expect payment within 2 months of receiving notification. (Please plan your request accordingly based on your needs and our review cycle.)

Donation decisions on are based on the following guidelines:

Organizations must have nonprofit tax exempt status under IRS code 501(c)3.
Grant requests should align with our philanthropic mission and core value of respect for all people.
Hypertherm does not support donations to individuals nor does it support organizations with a direct political or religious focus.
Grant seekers are expected to be inclusive and non-discriminatory in their practices, policies and programs.

Instructions for a Grant request:

Complete the on line application below.
If your request is greater than $350, please send your operating and program (if applicable) budgets to grants@hypertherm.com or mail to Attn: Beth Danyluk, PO BOX 5010, Hanover, NH 03755.
If this is your first request to the HOPE Foundation, please complete, sign, and submit the attached W-9 form to grants@hypertherm.com or mail to Attn: Beth Danyluk, PO BOX 5010, Hanover, NH 03755.
If grant request is approved, please prepare to submit your measureable outcomes (activities, progress, challenges, and learnings) within the time frame you document in the form.

If you have questions regarding the grant process, you may contact Beth Danyluk at 603-643-3441 ext. 1303 or email grants@hypertherm.com.

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Contact Info

Name of Organization:*

Tax Exempt Number:*

Address:*

City:*

State:* Zip:*

Country:*

Contact Person First Name:* Last Name:*

Title/Position:

Telephone:* Fax:

E-mail Address:*

Web Page Address:

Organization mission and description

Please describe your organization's mission. (please limit to 1000 characters)*

How does your organization's mission align with Hypertherm's philanthropic mission? (please limit to 1000 characters)*

How long has your organization been in operation?*

Please outline what in your overall budget goes to your overhead/administration? %

Fund usage

The funds being sought are to be used for:*

Operating Budget Capital Campaign Special Project or Event Green Grant Learn more about Green Grants

Please provide details for your choice(s): (please limit to 1000 characters)*

Total budget for current project is:* $

Amount requested from Hypertherm:* $

If the "Amount requested from Hypertherm" is more than $350, please complete the following section on Measureable outcome(s):

What specific measurable outcomes do you plan to achieve as a result of your activities? In other words, what will happen if you are successful? (Applicants seeking support for operating funds may wish to focus this answer on one to three core organizational goals as identified in your most recent strategic or business plan.) View example measurable outcomes

For a Senior Center

Measurable outcome:  Hold four training sessions for new volunteer in-home care providers.
Acheived By:  9/1/2012

Measurable outcome:  Increase the number of elderly individuals in Grafton County able to remain in their homes because of our assistance from 150 to 175.
Acheived By:  9/1/2013

For a performing arts center

Measurable outcome: Host 300 local middle school students for free matinee performances of our production of XYZ and provide a discussion guide on the performance to their educators.
Acheived By: 2/1/2013

For a food pantry

Measurable outcome:  Hire a part-time educational coordinator.
Acheived By:  5/1/2012

Measurable outcome:  Deliver a hands-on healthy eating course to 200 individuals.
Acheived By:  11/1/2012

Measurable outcome:  Increase the percent of food pantry customers that report eating at least 4 servings of fruits and vegetables most days from our baseline of 20% to our goal of 40%.
Acheived By:  12/31/2013

For a camp scholarship program

Measurable outcome:  Enable ten 12-15 year old local youths to attend a weeklong camp focusing on team building and self confidence who otherwise would not be able to afford to attend.
Acheived By:  9/1/2012

Measurable outcome:  Decrease by half the percent of attendees who report drug, alcohol, or tobacco use in the past month using pre-camp and post-camp surveys and focus group discussions (for example, from 30% to 15%).
Acheived By:  12/31/2012

Measurable outcome #1 to achieve within one year: (please limit to 1000 characters)*

When do you plan to achieve this target?* (please set this measurable outcome such that you will have results within one year.)

Measurable outcome #2: (please limit to 1000 characters)

When do you plan to achieve this target?

Measurable outcome #3: (please limit to 1000 characters)

When do you plan to achieve this target?

Briefly describe what methods you will use to monitor and measure this/these outcome(s): (please limit to 1000 characters)

Program/Event Info

Has your organization received previous support from Hypertherm?*

Yes No

If known, list year(s) Hypertherm has supported your organization:

years

How much did you receive last year from Hypertherm? $

Where do you receive other funding to support your organization?(please limit to 300 characters)

List names of any known Hypertherm Associates involved in your organization: (please limit to 1000 characters)

Will funding support and/or benefit the Upper Valley and surrounding areas with 60 mile radius?

Yes No

If not, please describe the areas you serve.(communities and counties, please limit to 1000 characters)

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Your grant request has been successfully submitted to the Hypertherm HOPE Foundation. Thank You.

For a Senior Center

For a performing arts center

For a food pantry

For a camp scholarship program