- Steel Containers
- Fibre Drums
- Plastic Drums
- Flexible Products
- Intermediate Bulk Containers
- Water Bottles
- Container Closure Systems
- Corrugated Containers
- Multiwall Packaging
- Containerboard
- Argentina
- Belgium
- Brazil
- China
- Germany
- Hungary
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Scandinavia
- South Africa
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
Philanthropy
Greif’s mission is to be the best packaging company in the world, working in true partnership with our customers, our suppliers, and among ourselves. To help accomplish this mission, Greif is committed to being a conscientious global citizen and a responsive community neighbor in those areas where our employees live and work.
Contributions Guidelines
Areas of focus
Our focus is on programs and organizations addressing needs in communities where Greif has a physical presence.These focus areas are:
- Family
- Health and human services
- Education
- Youth.
Funding for capital improvement projects and endowments are a low priority.
Types of contributions
Cash, product or in-kind donations, including salvage and surplus items
Eligibility
Greif makes corporate contributions to tax-exempt not-for-profit organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service Code, and to non-profit organizations outside the U.S. that would be considered tax-exempt under equivalent guidelines. Greif facilities outside the U.S. support programs relevant to their respective manufacturing, employee or community interests.
Restrictions
The Contributions program does not support:
- Non - 501(c)(3) organizations, unless the organization is from outside the United States and would otherwise qualify for such designation
- Individuals, including requests for awards, sponsorships, or any form of personal financial assistance
- Conferences, seminars, trips, tours or similar group or individual activities
- Religious programs
- Political activity of any kind
- Veterans or labor organizations, or fraternal, athletic and social clubs or programs
- Individual member agencies of the United Way or United Fund
- Organizations that charge fees or dues
- Athletic foundations, including those supporting university, college, semi- or professional sports teams
- One-time, annual or multiple advertising placements or direct-mail campaigns
- Publications or video, film, or television productions
- Causes and organizations outside the communities in which we operate
- Organizations that discriminate based on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or national origin
Applying for a contribution
Greif does not have a formal application form. To be considered, please submit a proposal accompanied by a cover letter that states the legal name and mission of the organization, the amount requested, the general purpose of the funds and the focus area of the proposal.Also please note if your organization receives funds from the United Way, the United Fund or regional equivalent. A copy of the organization’s letter from the Internal Revenue Service indicating its tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status should be included.
Send contributions requests to:
Vice President, Communications
Greif, Inc.
425 Winter Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015