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More than 50 years ago, GE Foundation began making grants to non-profit organizations for charitable, scientific, literacy and educational purposes. Today, GE Foundation provides broader impact support for solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems.
GE Foundation Web siteThis signature education program provides multi-year education grants to select U.S. public school districts. So far, GE Foundation has committed nearly $150 million to six school districts across the country.
Created by GE Foundation and the GE Corporate Diversity Council, this is a three-year, $25 million program that provides grant funding and GE employee volunteer support to non-profit health centers across the United States.
GE Foundation funds training and education initiatives in emerging markets to improve capacity building and reduce disparity. These programs cover topics such as environment, health and safety in the workplace, healthcare capacity building, and primary and secondary education.
Through our grants to relief organizations such as International Red Cross and UNICEF, GE Foundation is able to assist communities affected by natural and humanitarian disasters. From Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans to the earthquake in Haiti, we are quick to respond when disasters strike.
By matching donations above $25 made by GE employees and retirees to eligible non-profit organizations, we promote a strong culture of giving within the organization.