our philanthropy
The GE Foundation
We are committed to transforming our communities and shaping the diverse workforce of tomorrow by leveraging the power of GE
GE Foundation is committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers to build a world that works.
Next Engineers
With Engineering so core to GE, we recognize the need to pave the way for others, particularly in diverse populations who are woefully underrepresented in the field. Earlier this year, we announced the GE Foundation’s commitment of up to $100 million to create the Next Engineers program—a global college-readiness initiative specifically focused on increasing the diversity of young people in engineering.
Workforce diversity
The GE Foundation is committed to developing a pipeline of diverse and well-trained workers to address the Advanced Manufacturing skills gap across the North Shore of Massachusetts.
Programs and Contributions
Disaster & Humanitarian Relief
GE's Disaster & Humanitarian Relief program responds to major global disaster & humanitarian crises
Learn moreThe GE Foundation & Corporate Contributions
GE is committed to transparency in our philanthropy
Learn moreGE Volunteers
GE Volunteers improve life & meet critical needs in communities where GE people live and work
learn moreGE Foundation matching gifts program
The GE Foundation created the concept of a corporate matching gift program in 1954. The program supports employees in their personal philanthropy/charitable giving by providing a 1:1 match. Today, the GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program continues to serve as an important element of the Foundation’s portfolio, with gifts matched in 2020 totaling $16.8 million. Learn more here.
The GE STAR awards
GE Foundation established the GE STAR Awards program in 1984 to provide competitive scholarships to children of eligible GE employees and retirees around the world. Since then, more than 14,500 awards have been given worldwide, totaling more than $19 million. The winners are chosen based on their academic record, extracurricular activities and community service, and personal experiences and goals as described in personal essays.
Mailing address:
The GE Foundation
5 Necco Street
Boston, MA 02210
Historical impacts
Decade of progress
The GE Foundation has been hard at work bringing innovative solutions to community health and STEM education, while responding to global disasters and humanitarian crises.
Read moreEducation & Skills
We have invested more than $185 million since 2005 to support equity and quality in math and science education.
Read moreDeveloping Health
Our signature programs have a long history of increasing access to quality healthcare in underserved communities around the world.
Read moreThe GE Foundation is an independent charitable organization funded by GE.