Northern Trust Corporation’s 2007 global corporate philanthropy program awarded $17.5 million in cash contributions to nonprofit organisations, and more than $240,000 in gifts in-kind.
With funding increased by 13.7% over the previous year, Northern Trust made a total of 2,668 gifts worldwide in 2007 to support a variety of social, educational and cultural causes.
“In 2007, Northern Trust’s advanced its philanthropic programs on a truly global basis, maintaining our commitment to invest in the communities where we live and do business. We strive to give back to the communities that have supported Northern Trust’s success, and to make an on-going difference by providing educational opportunities, building inclusive communities, and promoting cultural outreach and understanding,” says Frederick H. Waddell, president and CEO, Northern Trust Corporation.