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General Policy
The Town of Atoka is committed to positively impacting the community by providing financial
assistance to local schools, churches, organizations and charities. Under Tennessee State Law,
the Town may allocate funding to non-profit charitable or non-profit civic organizations that, in
the Town's opinion, provide services that benefit the Town and its residents.
The following Donations Request Policy has been developed as a way to create consistency and
fairness to organizations that ask for the Town's financial support. Please be aware that the
Town attempts to fulfill as many requests as possible and cannot guarantee that every donation
request will be met. Funds for donation are approved each year during the annual budget process
and then allocated by a resolution of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen during the fiscal year.
Area of Focus
The Town of Atoka places priority on giving to qualified 501(C)3 charitable organizations and
non-profit institutions whose primary service area is or includes the municipality. Priority is
given to charitable organizations who have received support in the past and who remain in good
standing with the Town.
Exclusions
The Town of Atoka is unable to honor requests or make contributions to the following:
Donations to labor, social or political groups.
Donations to benefit specific individuals or families.
Donations of goods or services intended for online auctions.
Donations of goods or services intended for resale.
Application
Donation requests exceeding $250 must be submitted on the Town of Atoka's "Donation
Request Form" by May 1 of each calendar year.
Donation requests for less than $250 must be submitted on the Town of Atoka's
"Donation Request Form" and are accepted on an ongoing basis.
In an effort to fulfill as many requests as possible, the Town will only honor one (1)
request per organization in a fiscal year.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. The areas in red MUST be filled out
completely for us to process your request.
Policy – Donation Policy
Adopted – 03/06/12