Northrop Grumman Foundation

We support the needs of our communities through strategic charitable giving.

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Rooted in the Success of People

Corporate Citizenship at Northrop Grumman is rooted in the success of people—the people we employ, the people in our communities and the people who may become part of our workforce. All partner together on the mission to make our communities stronger.

One way we support the needs of our communities is through strategic charitable giving. Northrop Grumman, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and our generous employees contribute to our core giving areas and programs.

What We Fund

The Northrop Grumman Foundation contributes to organizations defined as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. Our funding supports science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and workforce development initiatives that are helping to increase access to and participation in STEM learning and build the pipeline to the technical workforce.   

In addition, the Northrop Grumman Foundation's Matching Gifts for Education program is designed to acknowledge and support Northrop Grumman employees' personal commitment to education. Once an employee registers their donation on our giving portal, the designated school/organization will be asked to verify the donation. Matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis, verified personal donations for education from $50 to $2,500 are eligible for matching.   

The Foundation also supports national organizations that respond to natural disasters.

What We Will Not Fund

The Foundation will not consider funding for the following:

  • Organizations whose programs are not open to all
  • Individuals
  • Fundraising events and activities such as raffles, walk-a-thons, auctions, sporting events/tournaments, bake sales, luncheons/dinners/galas
  • Extracurricular activities apart from STEM-focused clubs, teams and projects, including:
    • Athletic teams, support organizations or scholarships designed to benefit student athletes
    • Bands, choirs, TV/radio stations, theatre, drill teams or scholarships designed to benefit band, choir or theatre students
    • Campus student organizations (such as fraternities, sororities, honor societies, recreational clubs)
    • School/Mission trips
  • Religious schools, colleges, universities or departments (within eligible schools) whose primary focus is to promote religious beliefs (includes seminaries)
  • Advertising or underwriting expenses
  • Capital campaigns (building projects or expansion/renovation of existing facilities), except with respect to STEM-focused projects
  • Endowments
  • Pledges or bequests
  • Organizations outside of the United States

All Foundation grants are by invitation only. The Foundation does not accept or acknowledge unsolicited requests for funding.

For More Information:

Questions regarding the Matching Gifts for Education program can be directed to ngfoundation@ngc.com.