Giving Process

Compuware primarily provides money and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) public charities that address the company’s areas of giving focus, that meet the company’s giving guidelines and that serve communities where Compuware has a business presence. The Compuware Community Relations Committee, in partnership with the company’s Chief Executive Officer, evaluates all funding requests.

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Giving Guidelines

Generally, nonprofit organizations requesting support from Compuware must:

• Be a 501(c)(3) public charity as identified by the IRS.
• Serve a community where Compuware has a business presence.
• Address the company’s area of giving focus.
• Practice inclusion.
• Spend no more than 25 percent of their revenue on overhead and fundraising.
• Provide, at a minimum, yearly progress reports, including measurable results and financial data.
• Recognize Compuware’s contribution through marketing or public relations activities, as appropriate.

Compuware generally does not fund

• Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities.
• Religious organizations or groups, unless such groups provide programs that broadly address the company’s areas of giving focus.
• Individuals, for any purpose, such as field trips, scholarships, etc.
• Political candidates, committees or organizations.
• Fraternal or sorority organizations.
• Organizations that spend more than 25 percent of their revenue on administrative expenses.
• Labor organizations or social clubs. 
• Projects or programs that could result in personal benefit to a Compuware director or employee.
• General operational budget requests.

Types of Support

Compuware Corporation supports organizations aligned with the company’s areas of giving focus through:

• Project Grants—Compuware will direct specific contributions to fund projects that have identifiable, measurable and reportable goals.
• Event and Table Sponsorships—Compuware will support events, and purchase tables at such events, that benefit 501(c)(3) organizations. 
• In-kind Donations—Compuware will provide in-kind donations of its space, expertise and resources.
• Capital Support—on rare occasions, the company will offer capital support for select projects.

In general, Compuware approves such support on an annual basis and does not renew the support automatically unless an organization requests and receives a multiple-year commitment. The company expects recipients of support to provide, at a minimum, annual and measurable reports on the results of Compuware’s support.

How to Request Support

Submit your request for support to:
Compuware Corporation
Community Relations
1 Campus Martius, 14M
Detroit, MI, 48226

Your request should include:

• Specific details about the type and amount of support requested.
• A copy of your organization’s 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.
• Information on your organization, its history, focus and financial metrics.

The Compuware Community Relations committee evaluates requests monthly. You should expect a response within 30-60 days of your application. Please do not call for status updates on your application.