Best Corporate Foundations: Compared (2026)
Compare 35 corporate foundations side by side — verified data, transparent methodology, and clearly labeled featured placements.
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American Express Foundation
The American Express Foundation is American Express' philanthropic arm, funding large national and global nonprofits, with grants typically ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 (per tax filings). It does not accept unsolicited applications but invites organizations to introduce themselves via communitygiving@aexp.com. Its signature Backing International Small Restaurants program (with the IDA Foundation) planned over $1.5 million for 100+ independent restaurants in 2026.
American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation (Torrance, CA) funds youth and scientific education, with a focus on STEM, the environment, job training, and literacy. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities and public/private K-12 schools; organizations with revenue of $500,000+ must provide two years of audited financials. Awards range from $20,000 to $75,000 over one year; new applicants apply by February 1 or August 1 annually (returning applicants by May 1), one request per 12-month period, online only.
AT&T Foundation
The AT&T Foundation is AT&T's corporate philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits in education, digital literacy, and community well-being. It supports initiatives that prepare people for the digital economy and strengthen communities where AT&T operates.
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is Bank of America's philanthropic arm, supporting nonprofits working on economic mobility, community development, and workforce needs in the bank's markets. It concentrates giving in the communities where the bank operates, alongside employee volunteering and matching gifts.
Cisco Foundation
The Cisco Foundation is Cisco's corporate foundation, funding nonprofits that use technology to address critical social challenges, with an emphasis on education, economic empowerment, and disaster response. It works through strategic partnerships rather than open applications.
Citi Foundation
The Citi Foundation is Citi's philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits that expand financial inclusion and economic opportunity, with an emphasis on workforce development for underserved youth and small business support. It concentrates funding in communities where Citi operates.
Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation is Comcast's corporate philanthropic arm, supporting nonprofits focused on digital equity, community development, and employee engagement. Its signature initiatives include Project UP, aimed at advancing digital equity, and the Comcast RISE program supporting small businesses.
CVS Health Foundation
The CVS Health Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CVS Health, funding nonprofits working on health equity, access to care, and community well-being. Following CVS's 2018 acquisition of Aetna, the Aetna Foundation's grantmaking was consolidated into the CVS Health Foundation.
Disney Conservation Fund
The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF), established on Earth Day 1995, funds nonprofit organizations protecting wildlife and wild places and connecting kids with nature. It has contributed over $141 million to more than 2,000 conservation projects with 600+ nonprofits worldwide, and recognized 150 Disney Conservation Heroes in 47 countries. Annual conservation grants are by invitation following an inquiry phase; rapid-response grants address urgent conservation needs.
Ford Philanthropy
Ford Philanthropy (renamed from Ford Fund in 2024) is the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, established in 1949 and contributing over $2.3 billion since. Working with employees, dealers, and nonprofit partners in 50+ countries, it funds education, safe driving, and community life. Grantmaking is relationship-driven; it does not accept unsolicited applications.
General Mills Foundation
The General Mills Foundation (Golden Valley, MN) is General Mills' philanthropic arm and a national leader in corporate giving, making about $24 million in grants a year (average grant about $25,000, ranging from a few thousand to over $3 million). It focuses on strengthening families, children and youth, economic goals for disadvantaged individuals, poverty reduction, and cultural enrichment, primarily in communities with General Mills facilities. It does not accept unsolicited applications, working instead with preselected organizations.
Goldman Sachs Foundation
The Goldman Sachs Foundation is Goldman Sachs' philanthropic arm, supporting nonprofits in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and community development. Its giving complements the firm's community engagement and employee volunteer programs.
Google.org
Google.org is Google's philanthropic arm, supporting nonprofits and social enterprises that apply technology and research to global challenges. Its stated focus areas are Knowledge, Skills & Learning; Scientific Advancement; and Resilient Communities. Funding is typically awarded through partnerships and Google-led initiatives rather than open application rounds.
Intel Foundation
The Intel Foundation, funded solely by Intel Corporation and based in Hillsboro, Oregon, supports STEM education, opportunities for girls, women, and underrepresented minorities, employee philanthropy, and disaster response. In 2025 it reported $19.2 million in giving across 6 grants (average about $3.2 million), and has historically awarded approximately $40 million in grants per year. It makes contributions only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
JPMorganChase Foundation
The JPMorganChase Foundation is the corporate foundation of JPMorganChase, funding initiatives in financial health, wealth creation, and community development. Grantmaking is invitation- and relationship-driven; it does not run open application rounds. Its philanthropy strategy centers on building financial health and wealth creation in underserved communities.
Lowe's Foundation
The Lowe's Foundation is Lowe's philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits and programs that strengthen communities, with an emphasis on skilled-trades workforce development through its Gable Grants program. It also supports disaster relief and community improvement projects.
MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation, established in 1976, is MetLife's corporate foundation, committed to driving inclusive economic mobility. It provides grants to nonprofits aligned to three focus areas: economic empowerment, financial health, and resilient communities, alongside MetLife employee volunteering. Since inception it has contributed over $1 billion to communities where MetLife operates.
Microsoft Philanthropies
Microsoft Philanthropies is Microsoft's corporate philanthropy arm, focused on expanding digital skills, using AI for social good, and engaging employees in giving. It works with nonprofits worldwide, including through the Tech for Social Impact nonprofit programs. Programs include donated cloud and productivity technology plus employee matching and volunteering.
PepsiCo Foundation
The PepsiCo Foundation is PepsiCo's philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits working on food security, safe water access, and economic opportunity in communities where PepsiCo operates. Grantmaking is relationship-driven and it does not accept unsolicited applications.
PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation is PNC Bank's philanthropic arm, best known for PNC Grow Up Great, a multi-year early-childhood education initiative. It funds nonprofits supporting early education, economic development, and community well-being in PNC's markets.
Salesforce Foundation
The Salesforce Foundation is Salesforce's philanthropic arm, operating the company's 1-1-1 model of donated product, equity, and employee time for nonprofits and educational institutions. It provides donated and discounted Salesforce technology to nonprofits and does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
State Farm Companies Foundation
The State Farm Companies Foundation (Bloomington, IL, est. 1963) is State Farm's philanthropic arm, centered on education: scholarships for dependents of State Farm employees/agents/retirees, matching gifts to colleges and universities, and Good Neighbor Grants ($500 awards for eligible associates volunteering 40+ hours). Its Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants program funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities in safety, community development, and education, with grant requests of $5,000 or more. It does not fund individuals, religious or partisan programs, or organizations outside the U.S.
Target Foundation
The Target Foundation is Target's corporate foundation, making grants to nonprofits in communities where Target operates. Its Hometown grants program funds organizations in Target's headquarters and operations communities, with awards typically ranging from $25,000 to $200,000. Funding priorities include economic opportunity and community well-being.
The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation is Coca-Cola's primary philanthropic arm, supporting community organizations globally. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding inquiries go through its Community Partner Portal. Giving has historically centered on water stewardship, recycling, and women's economic empowerment.
The Delta Air Lines Foundation
The Delta Air Lines Foundation, a nonprofit corporation formed in 1968, enhances Delta's charitable giving in health and wellness, arts and culture, education, and diversity, serving cities Delta serves. It has awarded more than $75 million in grants over the past decade, with contributions typically unrestricted. In 2026 it committed over $16.5 million in charitable giving to Clayton County, Georgia, including foundation grants for schools, aviation scholarships, and youth programs.
The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation is Home Depot's philanthropic arm, focused on improving the homes and lives of U.S. veterans and training skilled tradespeople. Its Veteran Housing Grants program awards $100,000 to $500,000 for veteran housing projects. It also runs Path to Pro programs supporting skilled-trades education.
The Prudential Foundation
The Prudential Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Prudential Financial (Newark, NJ), with a mission to help close the financial divide by creating inclusive workplaces and communities and accelerating economic mobility. It funds work and economic opportunity, disaster relief, and arts and culture, focusing on major U.S. cities where Prudential operates. It does not accept unsolicited applications; prospective grantees are advised to contact local Prudential operations.
The Starbucks Foundation
The Starbucks Foundation is Starbucks' philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits that support youth opportunity, hunger relief, and community resilience in communities where Starbucks operates. It runs neighborhood-level grant programs and partners with organizations addressing food insecurity.
The UPS Foundation
The UPS Foundation is the philanthropic arm of UPS, supporting nonprofits in areas such as humanitarian relief, workforce development, and environmental sustainability. Grantmaking is relationship-driven and it does not accept unsolicited applications. It leverages UPS's logistics network for disaster-response partnerships.
Toyota USA Foundation
The Toyota USA Foundation is Toyota's U.S. philanthropic arm, supporting nonprofits in education, workforce development, and community resilience in communities where Toyota has operations. It funds STEM education and programs preparing students and workers for mobility-industry careers.
Truist Foundation
The Truist Foundation, established in 2020 in Charlotte, NC, is Truist Financial Corporation's endowed private foundation, committed to 'inspire and build better lives and communities.' It makes strategic investments around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Unusually for a corporate funder, it accepts unsolicited applications online, funding one-time sustainable needs (new or expanded programs, equipment, limited capital projects) rather than recurring operating costs.
U.S. Bank Foundation
The U.S. Bank Foundation is U.S. Bancorp's philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits focused on economic opportunity, including affordable housing, small business support, and workforce development in the bank's communities. It runs community grant programs alongside employee volunteerism.
Verizon Foundation
The Verizon Foundation is Verizon's philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits that advance digital inclusion, education, and workforce development. It publishes grant requirements for organizations seeking support and works in communities across Verizon's service footprint.
Walmart Foundation
The Walmart Foundation is Walmart's philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits in areas such as hunger relief, workforce development, and community resilience. Its Spark Good community giving program (listed separately) handles local store-level grants. The foundation's grants are largely made through strategic partnerships.
Wells Fargo Foundation
The Wells Fargo Foundation is Wells Fargo's philanthropic arm, funding nonprofits focused on housing, small business growth, financial health, and community resilience in the bank's service areas. It works through a mix of national partnerships and community grants.
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