Eastman Foundation Grants

The Eastman Foundation Grants promote corporate social responsibility by enhancing the quality of life through sustainable community improvement. By partnering with nonprofit organizations, the foundation focuses on economic success, social well-being, and environmental integrity. The foundation emphasizes creating diverse and inclusive communities, addressing human needs while minimizing environmental impact. Grants are available for qualified organizations that align with these goals, ensuring that funding supports initiatives that foster healthy, vibrant communities where both people and nature can thrive.

Corporate social responsibility
Eastman enhances the quality of life in a material way by doing good for society and the planet.
Whether we are preparing students for future STEM careers, conserving and protecting ecosystems, empowering girls and women, or fostering more diverse perspectives in our communities, our investments reflect the rich heritage of Eastman team members around the world.
The power of sustainable communities
Strong communities account for and address multiple human needs, so prosperity is shared and adequate resources are available for future generations. People with diverse backgrounds and perspectives feel welcome and safe in sustainable communities. And strong communities take the long view by focusing on anticipating and adapting to change.
Eastman strives to learn about the communities where we operate to better understand the biggest threats to building strong, sustainable communities.
We do that by focusing our efforts and that of the Eastman Foundation on three key areas: economic success, social well-being and environmental integrity.
Economic success
For all communities, a diverse and financially viable economic base is key to success. This diversity includes reinvestment of resources in the local economy, maximized local business ownership and meaningful job opportunities for all residents.
Other elements are important to develop and sustain economic success. Job training and education should be available to help the workforce adjust to future needs. Opportunities for culture, leisure and recreation should be easily accessible to all. Facilities, services and goods should be provided in ways that minimize environmental impact.
Social well-being
Everyone deserves a high-quality education, adequate health services and safe housing. Residents should be safe from crime and aggression and have a reliable food supply with optimized local production. Public spaces and historic resources should be provided, protected and enhanced.
Intangible elements are also part of the backbone of a strong society. Community spirit should foster a sense of belonging, place and self-worth. Creative expression should be stimulated through the arts, and a healthy work environment should be available to all.
Environmental integrity
Local and regional ecosystems and biological diversity should be protected and enhanced; water, land, energy and nonrenewable resources must be conserved. This includes the maximum reduction, recovery and reuse of possible resources and waste recycling. Pollution emissions should be minimized through prevention and the best technology, which is why the use of renewable resources must be a priority.
Eastman Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization designed to support and promote economic success, social well-being and environmental integrity.
Foundation mission
This can be achieved by working together and building healthy, vibrant, inclusive communities.
Giving guidelines
Through the Eastman Foundation, qualified nonprofit charitable organizations can receive financial support that provides sustainable community improvement. The funding will be based on the Foundation’s focus areas: economic success, social well-being and environmental integrity. Please keep in mind that any organization receiving funds must adhere to Eastman’s Code of Business Conduct.

Eligibility

Through the Eastman Foundation, qualified nonprofit charitable organizations can receive financial support that provides sustainable community improvement.Contributions are for one year unless otherwise specified. *Programs operating under the tax exemption of a religious organization are eligible for consideration if they are open to the public and the program's purpose is unrelated to furthering a religious faith.

Ineligibility

As a general rule, Eastman will not consider contributions to the following:Organizations that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any status protected by applicable lawPlaces of worship and institutions devoted solely to religious instruction*Individuals; athletic teams or sports-related events; bands, choirs or drill teams; fraternal, social or political organizations; or travel-related expenses, including student trips or tours