danos gives
The Danos GIVES grant program awards funding to approved 501(c) 3 or 170 (b) organizations that help solve community challenges. Learn More »
danos works
The Danos WORKS program awards money to approved 501(c) 3 or 170 (b) organizations where Danos employees volunteer their time. Learn More »
danos cares
The Danos CARES program is an employee-driven initiative, and funds are distributed to employees who have needs arising from unexpected events. Learn More »
The Danos Foundation
The Danos Foundation will impact and improve the communities where we live and work by mirroring the Purpose and Values of Danos. Within
the guidelines of the Foundation’s Purpose and Values (listed below), we leverage our resources of time, talent, and money to support
and promote involvement in activities and initiatives to help resolve community challenges in the following core areas: Education Education charities make learning possible for students of all ages, from pre-school to graduate school. They also provide other educational services and opportunities that help make schools more effective and more accessible to students of all backgrounds. Examples
a. teacher grants
b. technology support
c. book drives
, Healthcare Health charities cure diseases, treat and support our sick and disabled, seek improvements in medical treatments, and promote public understanding and awareness of particular health risks, diseases and disabilities. Examples:
a. wish granting programs
b. housing/travel assistance for those in medical need
c. children’s hospitals
, Environment Environment charities work to preserve and protect the environment and to promote environmental research, conservation and appreciation. Examples:
a. coastal restoration
b. conservation initiatives
c. tree planting and beautification campaigns
or Welfare Welfare charities provide networks of direct services to people in need. They feed our hungry, strengthen our communities, shelter our homeless, care for our elderly and nurture our young. Examples:
a. disaster preparedness and relief
b. camps and youth ranches serving at-risk children
c. food banks, food pantries and food distribution
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Danos Foundation Purpose
Honor God. Develop great people to solve big challenges for our communities.
Danos Foundation Values
Respect - We treat others in a way that preserves and builds their dignity.
Improvement - We develop and support creative solutions to challenges so that we may offer the most value to our communities. We will do this through leveraging our most important resource, our people, and by challenging current methods and thinking.
Service - We will seek to meet or exceed the expectations of our communities by developing strong partnerships, addressing identified needs with urgency, and by providing compassionate service to those in need.
Integrity - We strive to create trust through honest and ethical conduct in everything we do.
operating within the danos foundation are three programs:
- Danos GIVES (grant program): The Danos GIVES grant program awards funding to approved 501(c)(3) or 170 (b) organizations that help solve community challenges.
- Danos WORKS (volunteer program): The Danos WORKS program awards money to approved 501(c)(3) or 170 (b) organizations where Danos employees volunteer their time.
- Danos CARES (internal giving program): The Danos CARES program is an employee-driven initiative, and funds are distributed to employees who have needs arising from unexpected events.
