Philanthropy

Supported Nonprofits

* This list of nonprofits may not be exhaustive - check Caterpillar Inc.'s website for more information.

Why These Causes Matter to Us

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.

Where our support Lies

  • 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.

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Volunteer 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.

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United 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.

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American 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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