United with our Communities
Explore our 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

V.A.L.U.E. Facts

1.

Pledging our Support:

In 2011, TJX continued supporting our major, multi-year pledge and global partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, by launching an internal Alzheimer’s education program for Associates worldwide.
2.

On a Mission:

The TJX Foundation’s primary mission is to contribute to programs that provide basic-need services to disadvantaged women, children and families in communities in which we do business. In 2011, The TJX Foundation funded over 1,500 nonprofit organizations. On a global basis, over 2,100 nonprofit organizations received support from TJX and the TJX Foundation.
3.

Involving More People:

Through our regional targeting program, we make a concerted effort to invite Associates in our stores, offices and distribution centers to recommend organizations in their communities to receive charitable grants.
4.

Getting on Board:

Our Associates volunteer their time and talent in a number of meaningful ways, including fundraising, mentoring and lending their leadership as directors on nonprofit boards.

How to Apply for Funding

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking to apply for programmatic funding from The TJX Foundation should follow these steps:

  • Review The TJX Foundation's Mission Statement and Giving Guidelines (see below) to ensure that your mission statement is in line with the Foundation's.
  • Answer our Eligibility Questionnaire.
  • Fill out our Application Form. Someone from The TJX Foundation's office will contact you should we need additional information as we consider your proposal.

Application submission deadlines and The TJX Foundation review meetings are scheduled to take place during the following weeks and are provided below for your general planning purposes only:

  • Submission Deadline (end of day, EST)
  • Anticipated Meeting Dates*
  • Monday, December 10, 2012
  • Week of April 1, 2013
  • Monday, February 25, 2013
  • Week of June 17, 2013
  • Monday, July 1, 2013
  • Week of October 21, 2013
* Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Only complete applications will be reviewed by The TJX Foundation Allocation Committee.

You will be contacted by mail approximately four weeks after an Allocation Meeting with our Committee's decision with regard to your funding request.

Click here to obtain The TJX Foundation’s Giving Guidelines.