
Caterpillar Inc.
Philanthropy
Supported Nonprofits
International Youth Foundation

Greening Australia

Australian River Restoration Centre

Conservation International

Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas

Watershed Organisation Trust

United Way

American Red Cross

Assist International
* This list of nonprofits may not be exhaustive - check Caterpillar Inc.'s website for more information.
Since its founding in 1952, the Caterpillar Foundation has contributed to helping improve the lives of people around the world. As a company, Caterpillar works alongside our dealers and our customers to build the societal infrastructure needed to make the world run. As a Foundation, we focus on the complementary human, natural and basic services infrastructure needed for individuals to thrive and communities to be resilient.
- Environment & Climate40%
- Global & International Aid20%
- Youth Development10%
- Food Security & Agriculture10%
- Economic Opportunity & Poverty Alleviation10%
- Disaster Relief & Emergency Response10%
The Highlights
Matching Gifts Program
The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to offer the year-round Matching Gifts Program to support our employees, U.S. retirees and board of directors in their contributions to worthy causes. Eligible Caterpillar participants may request a match to eligible charities to which contributions are tax deductible.
Learn moreVolunteer Service Match
The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to offer the Volunteer Service Match Program to support Caterpillar employees and members of its Board of Directors in their volunteer service to worthy causes. For every 10 hours an eligible Caterpillar participant volunteers with an eligible charity and records their hours, the participant may request a grant to an eligible charity designated by the participant.
Learn moreUnited Way Campaign
For more than 60 years, Caterpillar has been proud to support our communities through the United Way. We share a common goal: To improve lives, invest in our community, and create a better tomorrow. The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to match employee and retiree contributions submitted during our annual United Way campaign dollar-for-dollar with no cap.
Learn moreAmerican Red Cross Disaster Relief
Individual Caterpillar employee, retiree and dealer employee contributions made via personal credit or debit card are eligible for matching. This fund allows the Red Cross to respond immediately to the needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters around the world.
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