Caterpillar Inc. employees and retirees, together with the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar, pledged more than $15.2 million to the United Way chapters and their partner agencies across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Panama as part of its 2025-2026 campaign. The campaign matches last year’s record-breaking amount.
Caterpillar employees also recorded over 12,000 volunteer hours through the Caterpillar Foundation Volunteer Service Match Program during August and September, which garnered additional matching funds for charities in Caterpillar communities.
“Giving back isn’t just what we do at Caterpillar—it’s who we are,” said Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO. “For 100 years, we’ve supported the places where we live and work, knowing that stronger communities benefit us all. We are grateful to our employees and retirees for their generosity and commitment to making a positive impact around the world.”
Commitment to Giving
For more than 70 years, United Way has been Caterpillar’s only annual solicitation for funds to its employees and retirees. The Caterpillar Foundation matches Caterpillar employees and retirees’ donations dollar-for-dollar. Since 2000, more than $251 million has been raised to support the United Way’s mission to improve lives around the world to advance the common good.
Caterpillar employees and retirees’ dedication to the United Way haven’t gone unnoticed – Caterpillar and Caterpillar Foundation was recently named a 2025 Leading Corporate Partner, a new United Way recognition program for corporate partners who raise more than $5 million annually. There are more than 1,100 United Way chapters globally, and Caterpillar’s annual campaign supports 508 of these chapters where the company’s employees live and work.
Expanding Support
The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to announce a two-year, $250,000 grant to the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas in support of their Pathways to Work initiative. The Foundation grant will support vocational training, work readiness services and aligned certifications in industries like IT and skilled trades through Dallas College.
“The Foundation’s mission is to build thriving communities by investing in the skills people need to succeed in the workforce,” said Caterpillar Foundation President Asha Varghese. “Through our expanded collaboration with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we are helping North Texas young adults access work-ready training and industry-recognized credentials that will open doors to meaningful careers. This investment reflects the Foundation’s belief that workforce development is key to creating stronger, more sustainable communities.”
