Distribution Guidelines
The Dayton Foundation has provided guidelines to clarify what types of distributions cannot be made from the Gratitude at Work fund. This is because they do not fall within the definition of a charitable purpose, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.

Distributions from the Gratitude at Work fund are not eligible to be made to:

• private foundations, political campaigns or for lobbying purposes;
  
• pay for dinners, entertainment, golf tournaments, tickets to events and other benefits of substantial value. If you accept tickets for dinner or other entertainment at the time your contribution is made, even though you do not use them or you give them away, the fund cannot be used to cover the cost;
• cover the personal needs of an individual, such as educational or travel expenses;
  
• purchase raffle tickets and other similar games of chance;
  
• cover the stated value of items purchased at charity auctions. The amount over the stated value may be deductible;
  
• satisfy personal pledges that you have made to charity.

Donations will only be made to not-for-profit charities, with a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status. 

Furthermore, Gratitude at Work donations will only be made to charitable organizations that serve injured and disabled individuals, thereby meeting the criteria set forth in GAW’s mission statement.