September 28, 2022 – The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), is celebrating seven decades of helping build resilient communities.
Throughout the year, the Foundation is highlighting its global work in workforce readiness, STEM education, sustainable natural infrastructure, access to basic services, disaster relief, employee volunteerism and matching gifts, which have helped communities around the world achieve sustainable progress. Since its founding, the Caterpillar Foundation has invested $851 million to help improve the lives of people around the world.
Caterpillar Inc. employees, retirees and matching gifts from the Caterpillar Foundation contributed $1.1M in the last 3 years to the United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois.
From 2019 – July 2022, employees, retirees and matching gifts from the Caterpillar Foundation totaled nearly $30M in gifts to eligible charities and organizations throughout Illinois.
Area programs supported through the Caterpillar Foundation over the years include – Operation Calculus (supporting STEM success), Community Foundation (COVID support) and Big Brother Big Sisters.
To see the entirety of Caterpillar’s impact, click here.
