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U.S. Community Giving Priorities


In the United States, 3M and the 3M Foundation organize corporate giving around four key areas, Environmental, Education, Arts & Culture, Health and Human Services Giving. The giving emphasis in these areas are as follows:


Priority Areas

Giving Emphasis

2008 U.S. Giving (Cash & Product Donations)

Environmental Giving

3M’s commitment to environmental progress extends beyond our doors to support environmental initiatives by others in 3M communities. 3M and the 3M Foundation provide contributions to programs that promote the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems.

  • Preserve biodiversity.

  • Limit climate change.

  • Provide access to natural areas.

  • Offer opportunities for volunteers.

$2.15 million

Education Giving
Our support to education prepares students from elementary through graduate school for success in school and after.  We support initiatives that inspire innovation, excellence and inclusiveness in teaching and learning.

  • Focus on science, math, & economics.

  • Advance teaching and learning at schools known for academic excellence in the sciences, engineering and business.

  • Increase participation by underrepresented groups in these disciplines.

  • Link with K-12 Education initiatives to prepare students for college and develop current and future teachers.

$20.08 million

Arts & Culture Giving
 3M’s support to arts and culture helps open minds to the world around us, leading the way to creativity, new understanding and insights.

  • Encourage arts organizations with strong education and community outreach programs.

  • Promote artistic and cultural diversity.

  • Support premier arts organizations in 3M communities.

$2.93 million

Health & Human Services Giving
3M’s commitment to service begins with our neighbors and extends around the world in times of disaster.  We use our resources to help bring people, organizations and ideas together, creating brighter futures in 3M communities.

Youth Development (Ages 0-21)

  • Support prevention initiatives and selective intervention programs.

  • Promote early childhood development through parent engagement and school readiness.

  • After school programs with a learning component.

  • Humanitarian and disaster relief.

$22.20 million

Community/Volunteer Giving
3M’s support of community / volunteer giving includes 3M Volunteer Match, programs that recognize 3M Volunteers, and local community affairs budgets for 3M plant locations and civic activities.

  • Community activities and volunteerism in 3M communities.

$1.40 million

Community Giving

For more information about 3M's 2008 U.S. Community Giving, please see 3M's Community Giving Site.