The Four KLA-Tencor Foundation Programs

The KLA-Tencor Foundation and KLA-Tencor employees support community initiatives worldwide through four programs: cash grants, in-kind donations, volunteer time and matching gifts. Programs vary locally and globally.

KLA-Tencor Foundation grant giving invests in creative ideas that support the development of a new era of business leaders--in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors--increasing workplace diversity, access to quality education, and enriching our local communities worldwide. The KLA-Tencor Foundation strives to positively impact people’s lives while encouraging others to take action. The KLA-Tencor Foundation funds strategic grants in locations where we have significant employee populations. Requests are accepted by invitation only. The KLA-Tencor Foundation Committee establishes target organizations for grants and sends a Request for Consideration packet to these organizations. All inquiries regarding the grant program should be emailed to foundation@kla-tencor.com

In general, organizations and projects should be located in communities where KLA-Tencor employees live, work and/or do business. Each organization is limited to one contribution per year, except in unusual circumstances. New requests will be evaluated equally with previously funded organizations; previous contributions will not be construed as a precedent for additional support. Applicant organizations should have active, diverse boards with effective leadership, continuity and efficiency of administration. Organizations that are supported or operated by religious organizations may be considered if their services are offered to the general public. Proposals will be accepted throughout the year; however, funding is limited for those contributions that are not included in our annual budget. Requestors will be contacted once a decision has been made.

KLA-Tencor Foundation grants are generally not made to the following organizations or causes:

• Advertising journals, booklets, etc
• Any organization or purpose which would directly benefit KLA-Tencor Corporation
• Congresses, symposiums, and meetings
• Home-based child care/educational services
• Individual schools, school organizations, athletics, clubs, radio/TV stations, Boy & Girl Scouts Troops, etc.
• Individuals or for-profit entities
• Memorials
• Organizations that discriminate illegally by race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or national origin
• Political parties or candidates including political candidates, campaigns, lobbying and activities
• Professional associations, labor organizations, fraternal organizations or social clubs
• Purely social organizations
• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Individual scholarships or foundations that provide scholarships
• Special fundraising events and ticket purchases, ( e.g. dinners, walks, runs, rides, etc.)
• Sporting events (tickets and sponsorships)
• The benefit of any particular individual, including individual travel and/or study
• Travel expenses
• Trips, tours, or cultural exchange programs
• Walk-a-thons, ride-a-thons, dance-a-thons, bowl-a-thons, etc.

II. In-kind Donation Program:

KLA-Tencor periodically gives excess furniture/fixtures and spare computer and IT equipment to the KLA-Tencor Foundation which donates these materials to organizations around the world. All inquiries regarding the in-kind donations program should be emailed to foundation@kla-tencor.com.

III. Volunteer Time Program

The KLA-Tencor Foundation encourages KLA-Tencor employees to participate in volunteer activities that make a positive impact in their local communities. Community non-profit organizations often look for volunteers to donate their time. All inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities should be emailed to foundation@kla-tencor.com.

IV. Matching Gift Program

The KLA-Tencor Foundation matching gift program was established to encourage good citizenship on the part of KLA-Tencor employees through support of charitable, cultural and civic programs that benefit their local communities. Participating organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax exempt and have been approved by the KLA-Tencor Foundation's Board of Directors or KLA-Tencor Foundation Committee. The KLA-Tencor Foundation will make a matching contribution of up to $500 per KLA-Tencor employee donation per calendar year. The KLA-Tencor Foundation may also respond to regional and global disaster relief efforts by matching funds for employee donations to organizations providing relief services to affected areas.