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Philanthropy has been an important part of eBay since its very beginning. eBay Foundation was established in 1998 and, reflecting eBay innovation, was the first corporate foundation to be endowed with pre-IPO stock. This pioneering decision has inspired over 400 corporations to follow eBay's example and set aside equity to endow philanthropic programs.
eBay Foundation's mission is to contribute to the economic and social well-being of local communities. In carrying out this mission, the Foundation engages eBay Inc.'s Community members and employees and supports their pursuit of charitable giving and volunteerism.
Each year eBay Foundation provides grants of more than $2 million to improve the lives of those who most need help, with many of the recipient organizations selected based on Community member and employee recommendations. Consistently recognized as one of the Bay Area's top corporate foundations, eBay Foundation has made over $16 million in grants since its creation.
Philanthropy Engaging eBay Inc. Community: The Community Gives Campaign
Create good in the world by inspiring people to contribute together to worthy causes-that's the idea behind eBay Foundation's Community Gives campaign. This year the campaign is contributing to three nonprofits: First Book (supporting children's literacy programs), Best Friends Animal Society (fostering animal welfare) and Oxfam America (providing access to clean water). The Foundation is contributing $1 million to these nonprofits, split equally among them, and asking the eBay Community to join in donating to the nonprofit of their choice. For each person who donates during the campaign, the Foundation will contribute an additional $1, up to $100,000. Learn more at www.communitygives.org.
Philanthropy Engaging eBay Inc. Employees: GIVE Teams, Volunteerism and Matching Gifts
Employee programs are an integral part of eBay Foundation's work and offer a variety of ways for eBay Inc. employees around the world to make a difference in their local communities. Each eBay Inc. location has an employee group - called a GIVE Team - that assesses local needs and recommends nonprofits that the Foundation should support through its grants. Employees are also encouraged to assist nonprofits of their choice by volunteering their time and expertise, and the Foundation facilitates these efforts. In addition, in the U.S. and Canada, the Foundation supports employees' personal giving by matching their donations of money or time to qualifying organizations.
Contact Us
Please direct questions related to eBay Foundation's giving programs to:
eBay Foundation
60 South Market Street
Suite 1000
San Jose, CA 95113
ebayfdn@siliconvalleycf.org
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