To promote ethical philanthropic practices BAE SYSTEMS has an established corporate giving policy. We also strictly follow the Council of Better Business Bureau Standards for Charitable Solicitations, which are available at www.give.org

BAE SYSTEMS North America Giving Policies

BAE SYSTEMS North America supports charitable programs and activities that promote the well-being and quality of life of our employees and of the members of the armed forces and their families, and invest in the communities where our employees live and work.

To be considered for funding, an organization must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity and should be in compliance with the Better Business Bureau guidelines.

Priority consideration will be given to national-level programs or local activities with an established presence in a BAE SYSTEMS community.

The following programs and activities are ineligible for consideration:

• Religious organizations, except religiously-sponsored service organizations that otherwise meet all criteria and whose programs serve the general public without discrimination.
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, creed, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
• Organizations or activities that refuse to disclose financial and management information to the Better Business Bureau.
• Political candidates, parties, campaigns or causes.
• Individuals.
• Labor organizations.
• Fraternal organizations

For more information about BAE SYSTEMS North America's corporate giving programs, please contact:

Public Affairs & Comunications Office
BAE SYSTEMS North America
1601 Research Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland 20850