Caterpillar Foundation Surpasses $1 Billion in Global Giving
Caterpillar Foundation (NYSE: CAT), the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc., has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $1 billion in global donations over its 73-year history. The Foundation has supported more than 11,000 community organizations across 110 countries on six continents since its establishment in 1952.
The Foundation focuses on strategic investments in workforce development, STEM education, sustainable natural infrastructure, access to basic services, and disaster preparedness. Under the leadership of President Asha Varghese, the organization continues to emphasize community resilience and sustainable development through partnerships and community investments.
Caterpillar Foundation (NYSE: CAT), il braccio filantropico di Caterpillar Inc., ha raggiunto un traguardo importante superando oltre 1 miliardo di dollari in donazioni a livello mondiale nel corso dei suoi 73 anni di storia. La Fondazione ha sostenuto più di 11.000 organizzazioni comunitarie in 110 paesi su sei continenti dalla sua costituzione nel 1952.
La Fondazione concentra gli investimenti strategici nello sviluppo della forza lavoro, nell'istruzione STEM, nelle infrastrutture naturali sostenibili, nell'accesso ai servizi di base e nella preparazione ai disastri. Sotto la guida della presidente Asha Varghese, l'organizzazione continua a porre l'accento sulla resilienza delle comunità e sullo sviluppo sostenibile attraverso partnership e investimenti locali.
Caterpillar Foundation (NYSE: CAT), el brazo filantrópico de Caterpillar Inc., ha alcanzado un hito significativo al superar los 1.000 millones de dólares en donaciones globales a lo largo de sus 73 años de historia. La Fundación ha apoyado a más de 11.000 organizaciones comunitarias en 110 países en seis continentes desde su creación en 1952.
La Fundación se centra en inversiones estratégicas en desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, educación STEM, infraestructuras naturales sostenibles, acceso a servicios básicos y preparación ante desastres. Bajo la dirección de su presidenta Asha Varghese, la organización sigue enfatizando la resiliencia comunitaria y el desarrollo sostenible mediante alianzas e inversiones en las comunidades.
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Caterpillar Foundation (NYSE: CAT), le bras philanthropique de Caterpillar Inc., a franchi une étape importante en dépassant 1 milliard de dollars de dons dans le monde au cours de ses 73 ans d'existence. Depuis sa création en 1952, la Fondation a soutenu plus de 11 000 organisations communautaires dans 110 pays sur six continents.
La Fondation se concentre sur des investissements stratégiques dans le développement des compétences, l'éducation STEM, les infrastructures naturelles durables, l'accès aux services de base et la préparation aux catastrophes. Sous la direction de la présidente Asha Varghese, l'organisation continue de mettre l'accent sur la résilience des communautés et le développement durable à travers des partenariats et des investissements locaux.
Caterpillar Foundation (NYSE: CAT), der philanthropische Arm von Caterpillar Inc., hat einen wichtigen Meilenstein erreicht und mehr als 1 Milliarde US-Dollar an weltweiten Spenden in seinen 73 Jahren Geschichte überschritten. Die Stiftung hat seit ihrer Gründung 1952 mehr als 11.000 gemeinnützige Organisationen in 110 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten unterstützt.
Die Stiftung konzentriert sich auf strategische Investitionen in Berufsqualifizierung, MINT-Bildung, nachhaltige natürliche Infrastruktur, Zugang zu grundlegenden Dienstleistungen und Katastrophenvorsorge. Unter der Leitung von Präsidentin Asha Varghese legt die Organisation weiterhin Wert auf kommunale Resilienz und nachhaltige Entwicklung durch Partnerschaften und lokale Investitionen.
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Since inception, Foundation has supported more than 11,000 charities across six continents
"This milestone is a powerful reminder of what's possible when purpose meets passion," said Asha Varghese, president of the Caterpillar Foundation. "For 73 years, the Foundation has collaborated with organizations around the world to create opportunity, resilience and hope. This moment is more than a milestone, it's a testament to the dedication with the grantees we support, the passion of Caterpillar employees and retirees and leadership from the Foundation's board of directors."
Caterpillar Foundation History
Founded in 1952, the Foundation began with a humble gift to an
Over the years, the Foundation's strategic focus has evolved. Early grants supported helping improve and expand hospitals and workforce training facilities for people with disabilities. Later, the Foundation refined and expanded its grants to technical schools and community colleges to help strengthen their curriculum for students and teachers � a cause the Foundation still champions today. In addition to ensuring individuals are ready to enter the workforce, the Foundation supports programs in STEM education, sustainable natural infrastructure, access to basic services, and disaster preparedness, mitigation and recovery.
As the Foundation celebrates this historic moment, it remains committed to driving lasting impact through strategic partnerships, community investments and amplifying Caterpillar employees' and retirees' charitable contributions. With a rich legacy rooted in compassion, innovation and collaboration, the Foundation will continue to empower people and strengthen communities, laying the groundwork for a stronger, more sustainable and more resilient future for generations to come.
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About Caterpillar Foundation
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 its dealers and customers to build the societal infrastructure needed to make the world run. Caterpillar Foundation focuses on the complementary human; natural and basic services infrastructure needed for individuals to thrive and communities to be resilient. Learn more at and on .
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