Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant

Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Last Updated: March 19, 2025

Summary

The Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations focused on enhancing financial and social empowerment in communities where Transamerica employees live and work. Established in 2000, the foundation prioritizes initiatives that foster self-reliance, financial literacy, and community engagement. Eligible organizations must be IRS 501(c)(3) non-profits operating in specific locations such as Atlanta, GA and Denver, CO. The foundation does not fund individuals or certain types of organizations, aiming to create inclusive, resilient communities.

Overview

Aegon Transamerica Foundation The Aegon Transamerica Foundation supports non-profit organizations that help improve the well-being of the communities where Transamerica employees live and work. The nonprofit, private foundation evaluates grant requests based on their location and priorities. The Aegon Transamerica Foundation was formed on June 30, 2000, when the Aegon USA Charitable Foundation and the Aegon Transamerica Foundation merged. Our grant programs are designed to empower our neighbors to provide people in our communities the resources to live life on their terms. What we support The Aegon Transamerica Foundation focuses on financial and social empowerment to create more inclusive communities where people can live longer, more fulfilling lives. The nonprofit organizations we support must: Encourage self-reliance and empower people socially by enhancing their adaptability, skills and capabilitiesEmpower people financially by building financial awareness and knowledge and providing relevant toolsBe active in a market where we operateInclude opportunities for employees and stakeholders to contribute (time, effort, knowledge)Be a distinct and innovative initiative Social empowerment We support partnerships that enhance the opportunities and capabilities of people in our communities; broaden social networks, interactions, and aspirations; and increase access to essential services. For example, charitable programs or organizations that: Increase accessibility to the arts for youth and the underservedAdvance community development, civic engagement, and leadershipAdvance inclusion and diversityPromote health education, nutrition, medical services, or disease preventionIncrease access to food, housing, and clothingBuild resilient communities Encourage self-reliance and empower people socially by enhancing their adaptability, skills and capabilities Financial empowerment Partnerships that build financial awareness, knowledge, and skills, or provide tools to become more financially resilient. For example, charitable programs or organizations that: Provide and promote education and personal development, especially in financial literacyProvide access to job skills training

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The organization must be a qualified IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our focus is on the communities where our employees live and work, including:Atlanta, GABaltimore, MDCanton, MACedar Rapids, IADenver, COHarrison, NYPlano, TXSaint Paul, MNSt. Petersburg, FL

Ineligibility

While we wish we could support every request we receive, individuals and the following types of organizations or programs aren’t eligible to receive grants from the foundation for various reasons.Athletes or athletic organizationsConferences, seminars, or tripsCourtesy or goodwill advertisingFellowshipsFraternal organizationsK-12 school fundraisers or eventsPolitical parties, campaigns, or candidatesReligious or denominational organizations, except for specific programs broadly promoted and available to anyone free from religious orientationSocial organizations