Stable communities form the cornerstone of a sustainable future. Keeping this in perspective, ExxonMobil Foundation and ExxonMobil’s overall community initiatives invest in education, economic and social development programs, and health initiatives that foster long-term, positive contributions to communities throughout the world.
The Foundation enables people to obtain important skills through targeted philanthropy and strategic partnerships and supports economic stability and community well-being.
About the ExxonMobil Foundation: A Commitment to Empowerment
The core of ExxonMobil’s philanthropy is to contribute to communities today in a way that creates opportunities for tomorrow.
The ExxonMobil Foundation concentrates on:
- Progressing STEM Education
- Facilitating Socioeconomic Growth
- Encouraging Healthy Communities and Community Resilience
ExxonMobil gave $158 million in total around the world through Foundation and corporate community initiatives in 2022, highlighting a sustained effort to make a tangible difference in areas where it works and beyond.
Educating in STEM to Transform Tomorrow
Encouraging the Next Generation of Innovators
Education—specifically in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)—is critical to enabling students to be successful in today’s global economy. ExxonMobil Foundation investments in STEM enable:
- Expand STEM Opportunities: Supporting hands-on education initiatives that introduce science and technology in an engaging manner to young people.
- Support Teachers and Schools: Offering scholarships to schools and teachers to improve STEM courses and instructional approaches.
- Encourage Equity in STEM Fields: Ensuring access to quality learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to diverse and underrepresented student bodies.
Particularly, ExxonMobil collaborates with groups such as the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) to bring effective STEM education models that help to enhance student performance and provide a gateway to future professional opportunities.
By emphasizing early and sustained participation in STEM fields, the Foundation enables young people to become problem-solvers, leaders, and innovators.
Promoting Socioeconomic Growth
Strengthening Local Economies and Resilient Communities
In addition to education, ExxonMobil Foundation also funds initiatives towards socioeconomic development, supporting communities in building strong local economies and enhancing overall quality of life.
Primary initiatives are:
- Community Investment Programs: Partnering with local organizations to finance job training, education initiatives, and infrastructure development projects to lift entire areas.
- Small Business Support: Although they are non-grantmaking partnerships, ExxonMobil’s initiatives support economic resilience through promoting entrepreneurship, particularly in historically underrepresented groups.
- Sustainable Social Impact Initiatives: Focusing on community-led initiatives building long-term social and economic opportunity.
Whether investing in local institutions or in upgrading infrastructures, the Foundation’s investments contribute to a setting in which people and families are able to prosper.
Promoting Health and Community Resilience
Investment in Public Health and Disaster Rehabilitation
Community well-being is a key component to social and economic stability. ExxonMobil's community initiatives are:
- Global Health Initiatives: Focusing predominantly on disease control such as malaria through long-term collaborations with health organizations.
- Disaster Relief and Recovery: Offering assistance and supplies to communities devastated by natural disasters.
- Public Health Education: Enabling awareness programs and capacity development to strengthen community resilience against health emergencies.
ExxonMobil has made an investment of over $179 million in malaria prevention, treatment, and education since 2000 to save lives and improve healthcare systems in affected areas.
Through its response to both short-term emergencies and long-term health issues, the Foundation contributes towards building community stability and resilience.
Who Benefits from ExxonMobil Foundation Programs?
The Foundation initiatives are geared to reach:
- Pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education
- Communities Seeking Economic Empowerment
- Vulnerable Populations to Health Issues
Every investment is crafted to bring wide-reaching, quantifiable value to individuals, families, and communities—to facilitate sustainable development and opportunity.
For more information on eligibility and community partnership opportunities, go to ExxonMobil’s Community Impact page.
How to Partner with ExxonMobil Foundation
Organizations interested in collaboration generally align with the Foundation’s pillars:
- Commitment to STEM Education: Prioritizing increasing access and quality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Incentives for Social and Economic Progress: Strengthening local initiatives leading to community development.
- Prioritize Health and Resilience: Focusing on major public health issues such as prevention of diseases and response to disasters.
While strategic collaboration drives most partnerships, ExxonMobil is committed to continuing to work with organizations whose values mirror its values of sustainability, empowerment, and resilience.
How Fluxx Assists Global Foundations Like ExxonMobil
Global philanthropy in education, health, and economic development must be conducted with transparency, efficiency, and agility.
Platforms such as Fluxx assist organizations such as ExxonMobil Foundation by:
- Streamlining Applications and Grant Administration: Reducing complexity to benefit both applicants and administrators.
- Monitoring Impact Indicators: Providing real-time insights into results in education, economic development, and health.
- Enabling Global Collaboration: Enabling coordination among several countries, different languages, and program areas.
Using technology such as Fluxx allows foundations to optimize the effectiveness and impact of their community investments.
Investing in Communities for a Better Tomorrow
With investments in science, technology, engineering, and math education; in socioeconomic development; and in public health, ExxonMobil Foundation is enabling communities across the globe to build stronger, brighter futures.
In empowering people to be successful and building stronger communities where they live, the Foundation is making a lasting difference—one investment, one partnership, and one community at a time.
More information about ExxonMobil Foundation’s activities can be found on the ExxonMobil Community Impact website.
