Our Mission

At ECORE, we respect the environment and understand that all resources are limited. To that end, we support other organizations that are working to conserve and protect our valuable resources. Our commitment to sustainability reaches far beyond our products. Within our company, our community, and our world, people are our most valuable resource.

We strive to balance business goals with our commitment to community. Improving your quality of life is about more than just great products. It's about taking responsibility for improving our communities around the world through the work we do, as a company and as individuals. At ECORE, we are committed to improving lives, now and for generations to come.

Funding Categories

ECORE makes donations to eligible nonprofits operating in our community and to those organizations whose missions most closely mirror our corporate focus. Because it would be impossible to support every worthy program, we have developed guidelines to help eligible nonprofit organizations understand our priorities, procedures, and limitations. We celebrate all of the good work being done by our nation’s nonprofit organizations and look forward to helping to support those efforts where they overlap with the initiatives of our employees, industry, and corporate values.

ECORE gives first consideration to the following programs areas:
Environmental issues
Housing Issues/Economic Development
Civic and Community Outreach
Health and Wellness
Education/Mentors

Program Priorities

Within the categories we have identified the environment, health and wellness, and community development as our areas of primary concern. ECORE strives to achieve balance in its giving program. Priority will be given to those requests which most closely reflect the demographics of our industry.

Funding Limitations

As a rule, ECORE Charitable Funds will not be used to support the following:

• Any group which is not qualified as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under section 501 C-3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Individuals seeking educational grants, contests, pageants, or trips
• Requests of any type from fraternal, veteran, labor or religious organizations
• Sports teams or any sports-related activity or competition
• National headquarters of single-disease agencies
• Travel for groups or individuals
• Program advertising or marketing venues
• Sponsorships for individuals (other than Ecore Employees) participating in cause related events
• Organizations which might in any way pose a conflict with our corporate mission goals, products customers or employees

Procedures

ECORE’s charitable budget supports qualified nonprofits in our local community. To apply for charitable donation consideration, eligible nonprofits should download an application here.

Please provide the following information:
1. Organization Name and address and 501 (c) 3 documentation.
2. Name and phone number of organization and contact person.
3. Statement of your group’s history and purpose.
4. Amount requested.
5. Purpose of contribution.
6. Budget for organization and specific project.
7. Copy of most recent audited financial statement.
8. List of Board Members
9. List of other corporate and foundation contributors.
10. Demographic of group(s) served.
11. Plan detailing how ECORE will be acknowledged.
12. Names, if any of ECORE employees connected to this project.
13. List of accrediting agencies, if applicable.

Product Donations

ECORE donates flooring products only to 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions
To request a floor product donation, please download an application here.

Decisions are made monthly. Requesters will be notified by mail of the decision. Please note that ECORE does not provide shipping of the donated materials. It is a requestor's responsibility to pick up the product at the designated location (plant/warehouse).

ECORE reserves the right to decide which product will be donated and in what quantities, usually not to exceed 1,000 square feet of any one specific variety of flooring. ECORE typically donates only slow-moving or discontinued inventory. If you have questions or would like more information regarding ECORE’s Corporate Giving program please contact Kate Lowry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 717-824-8224.