Dedication of John Deere employees has earned recognition in the US for the fourth straight year, as the company has been named to The Civic 50, an honor from Points of Light. This honor recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.
Points of Light is a major international nonprofit organization, dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. The Civic 50 has become a standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies are leading through social impact and civic engagement.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition from Points of Light,” said Taryn Edgin, director, Community Relations and president, John Deere Foundation. “It reflects our commitment to trust-based philanthropy and unrestricted giving while highlighting the efforts of our employees, who work to improve our customers’ lives while building stronger communities.”
Community giving milestones
- Employees volunteered over 340,000 hours, up 31% from the prior year.
- More than $400 million awarded to those in need since the John Deere Foundation’s inception in 1948.
- In 2024 alone the company and Foundation combined contributed $61.7 million to nonprofit organizations in home communities and around the world, including two multi-year grants totaling $12.2 million aimed at eliminating hunger and increasing access to higher education.
- John Deere Foundation investments supported more than 115,000 youth in 2024 with over 4 million hours of high-quality STEM education experience supported by 600 John Deere employee mentors.
“In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. “Companies like John Deere are showing how social impact benefits their employee’s well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they’re extremely deserving of this recognition.”
