A lot has changed through the decades, but ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees’ commitment to their communities has remained constant.
Committed to Community
Each year, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ and our employees work to build better communities around the world. We have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to be a positive force for change in the places we call home. It’s part of who we are.
We believe that in order to remain a sustainable, dynamic and global company, it’s imperative that we invest time, talent and resources where our employees live and work — contributing to efforts that build and enhance our communities for generations to come.
Here, we showcase the evolution of our philanthropic journey — one that is fueled by purpose, driven by innovation, and dedicated to building a world where positive change is our commitment.
2024 ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sustainability & Social Impact Report
The 2024 ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sustainability & Social Impact Report outlines progress we’ve made on employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, our environmental efforts and positively impacting our global communities, with safety and quality core to all we do. Included in this report are ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s community impact highlights, which showcase how investments and employee volunteerism are helping communities where we live and work.
Our Employees
Dedicated to positive change
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees share their time and skills to build better communities worldwide through mentorship, community service projects and board service to nonprofit organizations.
As part of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵCares, the company’s employee community engagement program, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ offers an industry-leading gift match program to enhance employee giving and volunteerism, providing a dollar-for-dollar match for eligible charitable donations and matching funds for eligible volunteer time.
$36M
contributed by employees to communities worldwide
477,000
volunteer hours donated by employees to charitable causes
ECF celebrates 75 years of community partnerships
Employees transform communities during Earth Month
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ teammates joined nonprofit partners around the world to make a difference for the planet.
'Why I volunteer'
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees reflect on the importance of volunteering during Global Volunteer Month in April.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees honor legacy of service
Communities benefit from events hosted by the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Black Employee Association and ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Global Engagement.
My reason for giving
Katelynn Rose is a ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Defense, Space & Security procurement agent based in Tukwila, Washington. She started her journey with ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ last May.
For the sake of salmon
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ grant and volunteer day help restore critical salmon habitat at state park in Washington.
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ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ volunteers help equip students for success in school |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ teams in Poland help colleagues from Ukraine |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees contribute $33 million to local communities |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ volunteer pilots join the COVID-19 fight from the air |
13,000 miles in 3 days: Meet the team behind ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s first COVID-19 airlift mission |
Doggone dedicated: Employee fosters service dog during quarantine |
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Employees provide 3.2 million pounds of food to families in need |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Employees Help Students ‘Engineer’ Their Way to a Brighter Future |
Our Future
Prepare and inspire the next generation
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ is committed to preparing and inspiring the next generation of innovators and explorers. Through a close collaboration with schools, community organizations and industry partners, we support STEM education and workforce development programs that are tailored to the needs of the communities where our employees live and work.
$48.5M
in ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ contributions throughout 2023
423
grants in support of STEM education and workforce development programs in 2023
Aviation-themed STEM hub opens in the UK
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ helps support creating new opportunities for young people to enjoy immersive STEM learning.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ DreamLearners: Inspiring global STEM students
Children from Spain to China learn about the forces of flight, enjoy math and science lessons, and ponder aviation careers.
New aviation-themed STEM activity hub is a 1st for England
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ helps support creating new opportunities for young people to enjoy immersive STEM learning.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ encourages students to explore ‘Wondrous Space’
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ-sponsored exhibit in Philadelphia is an immersive two-story journey through the marvels of space exploration.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ aerospace exhibit helps launch dreams
A Texas high school student writes how the exhibit connects her and others to future careers.
Power of fun: ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵs kite-making workshop
Children in Ukraine learn aerodynamics and teamwork, and experience the joy of flying their own kites during event.
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Ukrainian students learn coding at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Poland |
Turning lemons into leadership lemonade |
Students shine as they sign on the dotted line |
Scottish academy is latest ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ STEM investment in Europe |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ teammates share passion for STEM with Canadian students |
5 years, 2,000 students honored at STEM Signing Days |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ helps teen pilot achieve her dream |
Meet This Year’s ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Scholars at Embry-Riddle |
STEM Signing Days go virtual |
It’s official: ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ-sponsored model-rocket launch breaks Guinness record |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Helps Save Space Camp |
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ is proud to be the Global Presenting Partner of the Games and partner of the Invictus Games Foundation to honor and support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women around the world.
Our Heroes
Empowering veterans in their next mission
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ is committed to improving the quality of life for transitioning service members, veterans, and their families, as well as communities typically underserved in the military-veteran ecosystem.  Through our veteran engagement, we're helping ensure veterans and their families have the support they need to thrive long after service.
$13.1M
Invested in programs supporting veterans and their families in 2023
110
Grants supported through ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ investments in 2023
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ sponsors prostheses for Ukrainian Invictus veteran
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Global Engagement supports rehabilitation for injured veterans.
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ commits to partnership with the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation through 2026.
Veterans reflect on their greatest source of strength
Video: Invictus Games competitors talk about the importance of family support and bonds with other veterans.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Invictus Games volunteers say what inspires them
Team ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ serves as global volunteer force to support competitors, build connections and gain perspective.
Back to life through sport: I do not need a medal
German veterans Jens Niemeyer and Tino Wesser share how Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 helped get their lives back.
Anything is pawsible
Meet the four-footed soulmates supporting competitors in the Invictus Games.
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ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ nonprofit partner honors sacrifice of American service members |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees salute Invictus athletes |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ donates $1.4 million to support military veterans and Afghan allies |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ teams up with the Seattle Mariners to pay tribute to those who serve |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Red Tails Classic will honor legacy of Tuskegee Airmen |
Student Veterans of America chooses ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ as Partner of the Year |
“I wasn’t just a number at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ. I was stepping into a team again.†|
St. Louis area veteran receives new specially adapted home |
Our Homes
Strengthening our communities
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ is committed to strengthening communities around the world by investing in the areas most needed in the communities where we live and work. ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ places a special emphasis on programs that promote environmental stewardship, advance economic mobility for underserved groups, support community well-being, uplift diverse communities, drive active civic engagement, and help break the cycle of incarceration.
$7.6M
Invested in local communities by Employees Community Fund chapters in 2023
$8.6M
invested in environmental programs
Update: Employees open their hearts, wallets for Hawaii
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees, including the company match, have donated more than $405,689 to help Hawaii recover from wildfires.
Scholarship for aviators with disabilities instills confidence
Through ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s support of a UK charity, Flying Scholarships for Disabled People (FSDP), Dorothy Stuart has been able to fulfill her dream to fly a plane, despite her disability
Youth lift their voices at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ-hosted Juneteenth events
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ celebrated Juneteenth by hosting Boys & Girls Clubs of America members on visits to the National Archives Museum and to ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ headquarters.
75 years and counting for Employees Community Fund
Since being established by employees in 1948, Employees Community Fund (ECF) has made about $1 billion in contributions.
Breakthrough: Multilingual employees help communities in need
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ employees share their experiences as volunteer translators and interpreters for nonprofit partner Tarjimly
Rosie the Riveters take part in Honor Flight
An Honor Flight, similar to those for military veterans, brought a group of 11 “Rosie the Riveters†to the nation’s capital.
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ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ donates $500,000 to earthquake recovery and relief efforts in Turkey |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ partner breaks down language barriers |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Contributes $1 Million for Hispanic and Latinx Support Organizations |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ donates $2M toward Hurricane Ian relief efforts |
Bridging the divide |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ brings aspiring future pilot to the mound in celebration of kids and an exceptional Mariners season |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Commemorates the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Deploys Emergency Assistance to Support Employees & COVID-19 Response in India |
Real-life Rosie the Riveter inspires students to reach ‘to the moon and the stars’ |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Provides $700,000 to Assist Families Affected by Wildfires |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ commits funding for Indigenous communities in the U.S. |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ invests $10.6 million to support racial equity and social justice |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ helps Chicago-area students head back to class |
Response to COVID-19 PPE shortage showcases One ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ teamwork |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Dreamlifter transports 500,000 protective masks to Utah |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ uses 3 Dreamlifters to complete another COVID-19 airlift mission |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Dreamlifter Transports 1.5M Face Masks for COVID-19 Response |
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ completes first COVID-19 transport mission |
First batch of 3D-printed face shields shipped out |
Seeking Support
We lead responsibly to help address challenges that are bigger than any one company’s interests. ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ supports organizations that are leaders in what they do, demonstrate innovation, and align and collaborate with others to achieve workable solutions to community issues. Our community investments are managed locally and grantmaking strategies are tailored by locations to address the specific needs of their region.
Please select your state or country to learn more about ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s and priorities for each specific area of giving and how to apply for a grant.
For more information about grant eligibility, please review our grants exclusion guidelines.
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The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Company
One of the largest employee-managed funds of its kind in the world, the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Company has been empowering employees to make a greater impact by pooling their tax-deductible donations for more than 60 years. Employee-led grantmaking committees at 20 ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ sites- provide combined employee donations to nonprofits in their communities through ECF grants.
Charitable or educational organizations can apply for grants from the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Company.
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