Rite Aid Foundation

We are caring neighbors, involved in community activities in meaningful ways and committed to reflecting the diversity of each community we serve.

The Rite Aid Foundation, founded in July 2001, is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to helping people in the communities Rite Aid serves lead happier, healthier lives.

We support specific programs of non-profit organizations that are classified and exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

We limit our funding to programs that focus on health and wellness in the communities in which Rite Aid operates. Grants are awarded for one year at a time, and no organization can receive a grant from the Foundation more than two years in a row. Organizations that receive two consecutive grants must wait 24 months to apply to the Foundation again.

Because we are unable to support each and every worthwhile program, we have established the following guidelines to help organizations better understand our priorities, procedures and funding limitations. Please read all of them, including what we do not fund, carefully before making a request. We welcome requests that meet our guidelines.

How To Apply

To be considered, all funding requests must be submitted in writing on your organization letterhead and mailed to:

The Rite Aid Foundation
P O Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105

The proposals must include the following information:

• A cover page that includes:
  • Your organization name and project to be funded
  • The geographic area served
  • Contact person and title
  • Address, phone and fax numbers
  • E-mail address if applicable
  • Date of request and date funding required
  • A brief description (no more than two pages) of your funding request and the requested amount
  • Beginning and ending dates of project
  • A project or program budget detailing expenses and anticipated income sources
  • Most recent annual report, if applicable, including most recent financial information, i.e. IRS Form 990
  • Target audience and number of people served
  • List of current donors
  • A copy of your organization's IRS 501(c) (3) letter
  • A list of the Board of Directors, including names, titles and affiliations

Please do not send binders, videos or materials other than those requested, as they will not be reviewed or returned.

Deadlines

While The Rite Aid Foundation accepts proposals throughout the year, our committee reviews them as soon as possible after July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1. Our goal is to review and respond to all correctly submitted applications within 60 to 90 days of arrival in our office.

What We Do Not Fund

The Rite Aid Foundation does not donate to the following:

• Individuals, for any purpose
• Political candidates, committees or organizations
• Political causes
• Athletes and sports teams
• Fraternal, labor, social or veteran's organizations
• Churches and religious or sectarian organizations, unless it's for a program that benefits the entire community
• Organizations that act as fundraisers for other agencies
• Organizations that discriminate against people because of their age, race, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin
• Travel
• Capital campaigns or endowment funds
• Meetings, organizations or seminars
• National organizations and programs, although local chapter programs would be considered
• Non-profit organizations not classified as tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.