ING foundation grants

The ING Foundation is the charitable giving arm of ING in the Americas. The Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations addressing a variety of community needs and resources.

ING Foundation Grants: Focus Areas

In our grant-making, as in our employee volunteer programs and corporate sponsorships, ING focuses on four primary areas.

Financial Literacy. At ING, we believe that awareness and understanding of financial matters are the stepping stones to financial empowerment and a more secure future. Financial empowerment speaks to the day-to-day realities of many individuals in communities where we live and work – people who desperately need help gaining the knowledge and skills to build financial security and personal success. The ING Foundation is especially interested in programming that empowers individuals to take control of their financial futures through education, financial literacy, and financial planning, with special attention to the needs of young people and minorities.
Children’s Education. ING is committed to supporting and improving education for youth in grades K-12, especially children in underserved areas or facing economic disadvantages.
Diversity. As a multi-cultural, multi-national financial services leader, ING supports diversity initiatives that reflect our commitment to equity and fairness in societies around the world, funding selected diversity initiatives.
Environmental sustainability. ING is committed to conducting its business responsibly around the globe, and environmental protection is a fundamental part of this commitment.

Please note that the ING Foundation cannot consider funding for organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Foundation does not grant awards to individuals; private foundations; religious or fraternal organizations and activities; political, legislative, and/or lobbying causes; capital and/or endowment campaigns or building funds; general or administrative operating costs; or organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or national origin. Nor do we support fashion shows, pageants, golf tournaments, sports teams, athletic events, or other funding opportunities that do not align with our strategic areas of giving.

All ING Foundation Grant Applications must be submitted online. We do not accept hardcopy or mailed applications.

Click on these links for detailed ING Foundation Grant Guidelines and an online Foundation Grant Application.

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