Overview
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and the Anheuser-Busch Foundation have an established legacy of giving back. Since 1997, the company and its charitable foundation have contributed more than $450 million to charitable organizations.
History
Philanthropic outreach is at the core of Anheuser-Busch’s business philosophy and has been since 1906 when the company donated money to the American Red Cross to support those impacted by the San Francisco earthquake. The company has long used the slogan “Making Friends is our Business” and extends this belief to its philanthropic efforts.
Philanthropic Focus
Anheuser-Busch has established the following as its primary focus areas: education, economic development and environmental conservation. The company also supports the United States military and disaster preparedness and relief efforts.
Geographic Focus
Anheuser-Busch’s contributions are primarily focused on organizations located in communities where the company and its subsidiaries operate major facilities and where its employees and their families live and work.
Employee Programs
The company offers a matching gift program and an employee volunteer grant program for employees who are actively involved with nonprofit organizations.