J.B. Hunt - The Transportation Logistics Company - About Us

For more than 40 years, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has believed in community reinvestment and corporate and social responsibilities.

Our funding initiatives are directed toward education, youth outreach programs and health research. The education of our youth today has a profound impact on all communities. It is with this in mind that educational and youth based initiatives are our forefront funding opportunities. Health research is also an area where we take great pride in seeing the results of our efforts. We are proud to be associated with our chosen organizations and look forward to seeing the results of our contributions on a local and national level across the United States.

501(c) 3 organizations – the agency must be in good standing with the IRS and will be verified electronically through the IRS website. The inquiring organization must have an established background on the program, clear direction for its future initiatives and a track record of community advocacy.
Schools – public, parochial and private. (See 501(c) 3 guidelines – these restrictions may apply). Religious organizations – our funding is directed to projects and activities that impact the general community and not focused on a single group.
Government agencies – a funding confirmation letter from the government body may be requested.
Civic, youth and veterans groups – organizations must have a valid 501 (c) 4 or 501(c)19 exemption letter from the IRS and a valid tax id number. Funds must be used for benefiting the community.

Nonprofit organizations that spend more than 25% of their funds on management overhead and fundraising expenses.
Faith-based organizations whose projects benefit primarily or wholly their members or adherents.
Film and video projects
Individuals
Individual or group travel: includes tickets, conferences, seminars, memberships
Organizations outside the United States
Political causes
Program advertising
Recreational sports teams
Fashion shows or beauty pageants
Organizations that discriminate against race, gender or religion

All requests and proposals for funding are accepted in December for consideration the following calendar year. Our funds are limited in relation to the great number of worthwhile proposals received. In order to facilitate a request for a donation or program-related investment, a brief letter of inquiry is advisable to determine whether J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.’s current focus and funds permit consideration of the request.

Purpose for which funds are being requested
Issues the proposed project will address
General information including a brief history, purpose and achievement of the organization
Federal Tax Id number

Send your request on your organization’s letterhead to:

Manager, Corporate Giving
Attn: Amy Bain
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 130
Lowell, AR 72745