The Toyota Way
The Toyota Production System is supported by two pillars: “continuous improvement” and “respect for people.” The same cornerstone philosophy that produces quality, standard-setting vehicles also pushes Toyota to aid in growing quality, standard-setting communities where it does business. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) believes in becoming an integral part of its communities by contributing to the economic growth of the area by volunteering time and funding organizations, upholding strict moral standards and setting high standards for environmental performance.
Funding Priorities
TMMK makes grants in the following areas:
Education: We are committed to the education of people of all ages. In particular, we participate in educational programs that will help ensure the success of Kentucky's reform related programs |
Environment: We support a variety of efforts to provide for the education, sustainability and preservation of our environment. |
Civic and Community Progress: We help make a difference by supporting groups that address local and state issues as well as provide leadership programs for developing human capital. |
Health and Human Services: We support the advancement of physical and mental health for people of all ages. We strive to strengthen the quality of individual and family life by providing opportunities for personal growth and development. |
Arts and Culture: We believe in the preservation and advancement of the arts and culture, particularly for our children; therefore, we support events that bring a variety of art programs to the community. |
Minorities and Diversity: We support the advancement and growth of opportunity, inclusion, respect, equality and justice for all people. |
These lists are not meant to provide an all-inclusive list of activities and programs TMMK may support. Please feel free to contact our coordinating Community Relations staff to discuss whether your ideas fit within our guidelines.
What We Look For In A Proposal
TMMK welcomes grant requests from organizations located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that are recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
TMMK favors proposals that:
• Are geared towards benefiting a large number of people |
• Advance or support statewide issues |
• Advance or support local issues |
• Support bringing a variety of arts programs to a community |
• Offer participation in local educational programs |
• Target youth within any of the funding priority areas |
• Exhibit clear, measurable and realistic goals and objectives |
• Support programs highly regarded in a community |
• Support or advance TMMK identified priority areas |
• Include financial and other strategic commitments from other funding organizations |
• Support Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, team members and their families |
• Support a variety of existing arts programs |
• Establish the means for evaluation and reporting after a program is completed |
• Mainly originate and serve the Commonwealth of Kentucky |
• Provide leadership and development programs for participants |
Limitations
In general, TMMK does not make grants from its discretionary, unrestricted funds to:
• Individuals |
• Religious Organizations |
• Political Organizations |
• Labor Organizations |
• Fraternal Organizations |
• Military Organizations |
• Veteran’s Organizations |
• Organizations from Foreign Countries |
• Non-Charitable Organizations |
• Beauty Pageants, athletic events |
• Individual or Private Schools |
• Fund-raisers and/or other programs that spend more than 40% of the collected funds on operating costs |
• Organizations that receive substantial support from the United Way or other TMMK supported organizations |
• Subsidize routine institutional expenses or deficits |
• Donation of vehicles |
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Application Procedure
Requests to TMMK are reviewed quarterly (March, June, September, December) by a Contributions Committee. Applications for review are due the first day of the preceding month that the Committee meets.
To learn more about Toyota's philanthropy program or to submit a grant application click here.
NOTE: If your organization is located in Kentucky, please be sure to submit grant under TMMK’s application.
If you are located in Campbell, Kenton, or Boone Counties, please submit your grant under TEMA’s application.
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