Apple has now launched a new program to match their employees’ charitable donations of up to $10,000/per year. As of this moment, the program is only offered to full-time, US employees. However, they do plan to offer the program in other countries going forward. Here is the company-wide announcement email sent by CEO Tim Cook. […]
" />

Apple Begins New Initiative, Matches Charitable Donations Made by Employees

Sep 8th 2011 by

apple_hq.jpgApple has now launched a new program to match their employees’ charitable donations of up to $10,000/per year. As of this moment, the program is only offered to full-time, US employees. However, they do plan to offer the program in other countries going forward. Here is the company-wide announcement email sent by CEO Tim Cook.

Team:

I am very happy to announce that we are kicking off a matching gift program for charitable donations. We are all really inspired by the generosity of our co-workers who give back to the community and this program is going to help that individual giving go even farther.

Starting September 15, when you give money to a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Apple will match your gift dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000 annually. This program will be for full-time employees in the US at first, and we’ll expand it to other parts of the world over time.

Thank you all for working so hard to make a difference, both here at Apple and in the lives of others. I am incredibly proud to be part of this team.

If you’d like more information on the program, you can get it on HRWeb, which can be easily accessed through AppleWeb.

Tim

This announcement comes just a week after Chairman Steve Jobs came under attack for his lack of public philanthropy. This is likely a coincidence, and when charities are receiving money, who cares? Now it just remains to be seen how much Apple will end up giving. That’s not to mention the company’s Product RED offerings, which gives 10% to help fight AIDS in Africa.

Continue reading:

TAGS: