Philanthropy

Avery Dennison contributes to charitable, cultural, educational, civic and social welfare organizations and activities in order to enhance the communities in which it and its employees reside and work.

The Avery Dennison Corporate Contributions Committee administers the Company's Corporate Contributions Program that is applicable to U.S. organizations.

1. The Corporate Contributions Program is designed to support programs and projects that address specific community challenges and needs and are action oriented and develop opportunities for enrichment of life in which self-support or broad-based community support is the ultimate goal or objective.
2. Special consideration will be given to organizations located in geographic areas in which the Company has facilities and to organizations in which Company employees actively participate.
3. Grants will be made only to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
4. Grants will be made on an annual basis with no renewals implied.
5. Support of the following falls outside the scope of this Program: Individuals, Service clubs, veteran and fraternal organizations, churches or religious groups, Advertising in charitable publications, private foundations, beauty or talent contests, political organizations, candidates, ballot measures or other political activities, operating funds for hospitals.

Grant Application Requirements

Applications from organizations requesting financial assistance are to be in writing and include the following:

• Statement of the organization's purpose and background.
• Description of the project, which should include:
• Project goals, and method of achieving the goals
• Itemized budget for the project
• Specific amount requested
• Project timetable
• Standards for evaluating the project's effectiveness
• A copy of the Internal Revenue Service determination letter designating the organization as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, meeting the requirements of IRS 501(c)(3), as well as a copy of the IRS ruling stating that the organization is not a private foundation as defined in IRS Section 509(a) of the Code.
• List of the board of directors.
• A current financial statement, preferably audited.
• A list of current contributions with giving levels.

Generally, following receipt of a proposal, final decision can be given within three to six months, at which time the organization will be sent written notification of the status of its request. Multiple requests from one organization in a calendar year are discouraged. Rejection of a proposal should not be construed as a negative reaction to a particular organization or project, but rather as a choice on the part of the Company to use its limited resources alternatively.

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
Attn: Corporate Contributions
150 North Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, California 91103