Corporations Promoting Philanthropy: A List of 55 Generous Enterprises
Companies Embrace Social Responsibility, Supporting Communities and Nonprofits
In today's corporate landscape, many companies are investing in social initiatives that combine financial support and employee volunteerism to create positive impacts across various sectors. A growing number of businesses are stepping up to support a wide range of causes, from art and education to small business development.
Some notable examples include:
- SailPoint, a company that delivers identity security solutions, encourages team members to volunteer with community organizations and offers employee donation matching.
- BAE Systems, an international tech giant specializing in defense, aerospace, and security solutions, partners with a variety of organizations that support current and former military service members, STEM education, and other causes that align with the company's values.
- Bullhorn, a software company boosting recruitment agency productivity, is committed to putting 1% of its equity towards making a positive social impact through charitable causes.
- Personio, an HR software provider for businesses of all sizes, also dedicates 1% of its equity to charitable causes.
- Liberty Mutual Insurance provides policies for everything from boats and pets to commercial auto fleets and environmental risk, while also supporting its network of over 8,700 community partners with charitable donations and volunteer support.
- SRAM, a global manufacturer of components for both mountain and road bikes, invests $1 million annually in organizations dedicated to building and improving cycling infrastructure through its Cycling Fund.
These companies, along with many others, engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that include corporate philanthropy and community volunteering. Through these efforts, they strategically support social causes while sometimes aligning with broader business goals.
For instance, companies may sponsor arts programs, support educational nonprofits, promote small business development, or address health and social equity issues through grants, volunteer work, and partnerships. Many use integrated CSR frameworks to measure and maximize impact, going beyond simple donations to include ongoing engagement and transparent reporting.
Investing in a Better Tomorrow
Other companies are making a difference by investing in various social initiatives. Toast, for example, offers a point-of-sale system and other technology solutions used by thousands of restaurants to streamline ordering, food preparation, service, and payment processes. Through its philanthropic branch, Toast.org, the company maintains partnerships with groups like No Kid Hungry and Project Bread.
NVIDIA Foundation enables employees to give back to the community by making donations and volunteering through the company's Inspire 365 initiative. The company builds hardware for applications like artificial intelligence-powered robots and high-performance computing.
Gusto offers employee donation matching and encourages team members to volunteer with various community organizations. The software company develops solutions to support efficiency across payroll, benefits administration, and other HR processes.
LogicMonitor engages in community initiatives, offering volunteer opportunities like helping out at soup kitchens, food banks, and animal shelters, along with participating in beach and lake clean-ups. Its cloud-based infrastructure monitoring platform helps IT teams explore digital transformation and automate certain manual tasks so they can run more efficiently.
Clari established the Clari Cares Foundation in March 2020 to enable giving and community service in the following core areas: equitable society, sustainable environment, humanitarian issues, and health and education. The comprehensive platform provides businesses with insights and tools to boost sales productivity and revenue growth.
Kraft Heinz has pledged to deliver 1.5 billion meals by 2025 to people in need as part of a global mission to aid in mitigating hunger.
Terakeet, a marketing company based in Syracuse, New York, gives back to the local and regional community through fundraising events and service on nonprofit boards.
Pluralsight's Pluralsight One program focuses on making tech education and skill development more accessible for underrepresented populations, and it has awarded over $38 million in grants to nonprofit and K-12 partner organizations.
PatientPoint is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and makes patient engagement software for healthcare providers and facilities. Its charitable initiatives include giving 1 percent of its profits to the PatientPoint Foundation, which directs funding toward health equity for underserved communities.
Ruggable donates rugs that have been returned but are still usable to A Sense of Home, a nonprofit that works to furnish homes for youth who are aging out of the foster care system, and the Chicago Furniture Bank, which provides free home furnishings to people who can't otherwise afford them.
CarGurus donated nearly $700,000 to global charities between 2018 and 2021 and supports all its employees with funding and resources for learning and development.
Taskrabbit created the Taskrabbit For Good social impact program to support community-based organizations, providing them with grant funding and access to volunteers.
Chime is dedicated to improving financial management by providing no-fee checking and savings accounts, debit cards, and other financial services.
Bonterra makes software and IT products for nonprofits, public sector organizations, and other "social good" institutions, and it is working toward an ambitious vision to raise charitable donations from 2 percent to 3 percent of the U.S. GDP.
Dscout offers a platform designed to collect data and enables opportunities for its team to give back to their communities and volunteer.
Gogo Business Aviation is a broadband connectivity services provider for business aircraft, allowing passengers to stay connected through smart cabin features like connectivity, entertainment, and voice communication.
NVIDIA builds hardware for applications like artificial intelligence-powered robots and high-performance computing.
Spectrum actively works to make a positive impact through various philanthropic initiatives, such as the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund, which supports small businesses in underserved communities, and Spectrum Community Center Assist, which supports physical improvements to community centers and job skills training programs in the locations it serves.
Enova aims to give back to the social and economic wellbeing of the communities it serves by investing in organizations that expand access to quality education, improve the lives of young people in need, or provide access to financial literacy.
Mammoth Brands includes the personal care products company Harry's, Inc., which has implemented a social mission program to give back to the community, including donating over $16 million to more than 20 global nonprofit partners.
These companies, and many others like them, are demonstrating a commitment to creating a better tomorrow by supporting nonprofits and investing in community development. By combining financial resources and employee volunteerism, they are making a significant impact across various sectors and causes.
- In the corporate landscape, companies such as SailPoint and Toast are investing in social initiatives, combining financial support and employee volunteerism to create positive impacts across various sectors.
- Beyond simple donations, companies like Clari and NVIDIA Foundation are using integrated CSR frameworks to measure and maximize their impact by engaging in ongoing engagements and transparent reporting in their cause-related efforts.
