Fluor allocates its charitable philanthropic resources to community organizations in locations around the world where the company maintains a permanent office or project site presence (see list below) and to selected programs. Through strategic charitable contributions, and in partnership with employees, Fluor strives to strengthen relationships and build partnerships within the communities in which we work.
“From our earliest days as a small family-owned business in Wisconsin to our days in Southern California and to the current day, our company has experienced tremendous growth over the years. While company projects quickly sprung up across the United States, so too did our global presence increase with projects around the world.
Throughout this period of global growth and expansion, one thing remains constant: Our commitment to helping build strong communities. This inherent core value of giving back is a cornerstone in our charitable, philanthropic and volunteer efforts. Across the globe, we will continue striving to make a valuable, measurable, and sustainable impact in the communities where we live and work.”
Bob Fluor, Fluor Foundation President;
Aliso Viejo, California
Fluor Corporation achieves its contribution objectives through the Fluor Foundation as well as through corporate giving. Established in 1952, the Fluor Foundation is funded by corporate contributions and endowment earnings. It is governed by a 9-member board of trustees composed of members from Fluor's senior management. The total worldwide Fluor contributions budget is determined as a percentage (1.5 to 2 percent) of the prior year's earnings before taxes. That budget totals approximately $5 to $6 million annually. (In 2007, Fluor and The Fluor Foundation will contribute $6 million to community organizations and education worldwide. Employees will add another $2.6 million with their donations to United Way, health and human services organizations and universities.)
Education. Focusing on educational organizations and programs, universities and schools (where almost half of our total company contributions are allocated), Fluor supports school/business partnerships and programs that help achieve the following objectives:
- Encouraging elementary/secondary students to pursue higher education/training, with an emphasis on engineering and construction
- Improving and enhancing math/science curricula
- Supporting teacher training in math/science
- Encouraging mentoring and economic literacy programs
While Fluor generally does not provide funding directly to school clubs or events, it does fund selected universities to support engineering programs, scholarships, and student association programs.
Human Services. Fluor supports organizations that provide such vital community services as food, shelter, and family assistance as well as emergency relief and youth services. Because significant funding in the United States and Canada is generated through Fluor's United Way Make-A-Difference campaigns, additional support of United Way-funded agencies is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Culture. Fluor supports organizations in the visual and performing arts, including museums, art education programs, symphonies, community art festivals, arts funds/councils, and public television/radio. The company does not support individual artists.
Public/Civic Affairs. Fluor supports community and economic development organizations along with organizations that promote volunteerism and selective public policy groups.
Fluor considers requests for operating, program, capital or endowment support. Priority is given to organizations that feature employee volunteer participation.
Fluor does not support:
- Film production/publishing activities
- Individuals
- Sports organizations/programs
- Veterans, fraternal, labor, or religious organizations
- Lobbying/political organizations or campaigns
Nongovernmental organizations or educational institutions wishing to request funding should make an initial inquiry in the form of a two- to three-page letter. If the proposal is of interest to Fluor, additional information will be requested. Requests are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Fluor Corporation receives many more worthwhile requests than can be funded. Consequently, contributions can only be made to a percentage of organizations considered. Up to two months should be allowed for a reply.
The letter should include the following information:
- Full legal name of the organization
- Brief description of the organization, including a mission statement and a listing of services provided
- Purpose of the contribution
- Amount of money requested, amount raised to date, list of other contributors, and proposed project budget
- Copy of an IRS 501 (c) (3) ruling (U.S. only) or other documentation substantiating tax exemption status
- List of governing board members
- History of previous support by Fluor
- Description of any volunteer involvement by Fluor employees
- Name, mailing address, E-mail address and telephone number of organization contact person
Letters should be directed as follows:
- Local programs
Local community relations contacts
- All other proposals
Executive Director
Fluor Foundation
One Enterprise Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-2606
