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FO UNDAT IO N
Celebrating 40 Years of
BUILDING
1980-2020
COMMUNITY
2 020
A NNUAL
R E PO RT
L I VING OUR PURPO S E
I N UNP R E CE D E N TE D T IME S
Without a doubt, 2020 was one for
the history books. The impacts of
the pandemic are broad and deep
across our global communities,
with too many people experiencing
unimaginable heartbreak. On top of
the pandemic, we also experienced
the immense shared pain from a
long history of racial injustice.
At times, these issues threatened to tear
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communities apart, but 2020 has taught me that
humanity is far too resilient to let that happen.
It also taught me that being there for each other
In 1980, The Clorox Company established
is one of the most powerful things we can do to
get through this unprecedented time, together. The Clorox Company Foundation to support
the well-being of the communities surrounding
Clorox is committed to being there for our
our headquarters and facilities, as well as
communities — whether it’s through our support
of healthcare givers and organizations fighting organizations and causes that are important
racial injustice or contributing to the arts and urban to our employees. To date, the Foundation
farming. No matter which organizations we’re has awarded cash grants totaling more
mission parkway
supporting, our goal is to make a meaningful than $124 million to schools, colleges and
and lasting impact. nonprofit organizations, with a focus on youth
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Clorox development, urban farming, literacy,
Company Foundation, I know I speak for all my STEM and cultural arts.
teammates when I say that we’re committed to our
purpose in the world: we champion people to
be well and thrive every single day. We take this
purpose to heart. It reflects our ambition as
40 YEARS AND COUNTING
a company and our optimism for the kind of
future that’s possible for all of us.
Here’s to moving toward a healthier world
and a brighter future.
lane
Together. Amherst Education
Foundation B U I LD I NG A STR ONGER COM M UNI TY impact
“Clorox provided funding Our Partnership with the
East Bay Community Foundation
for the Education Foundation
to partner with the Since 2002, we’ve partnered with the East Bay
Community Foundation (EBCF) to increase the
James River Foundation impact of our giving through its expertise in grant-
Linda Rendle
Chief Executive Officer
to provide all middle school making, donor support, education and economic
development. We have also sponsored EBCF I M PR OVI NG L I VES TH R OUGH L I TER ACY
The Clorox Company students with agriculture seminars to help nonprofit organizations grow We know that literacy and reading comprehension
learning opportunities.“ and be more sustainable. can change the course of a child’s life. Our
nonprofit partners offer programs that help to
enrich the lives of students in the under-resourced
A DVA N C I NG C ULTUR E TH R OUGH ART
communities that need it most.
We believe that art is a crucial component of a
Girls Inc. of Alameda County supports the
healthy, dynamic community. The arts have the
“whole girl” and offers programs on a continuum
power to bring people together, increase empathy,
of services, and offers activities to support girls’
even drive social change by celebrating cultural
increased self-efficacy, starting with literacy.
diversity or standing up against racial injustice.
LIVES
By supporting institutions like the Children’s
Fairyland, along with local community-based
programs like Dimensions Dance Theater,
we can nurture artistic storytelling in all forms,
including creative writing, painting, singing,
dancing and more.
enrichment street
herit
In 2020, The Clorox Company
also made product donations
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Mental Fitness 21st Century Learning
“Clorox has provided timely financial contributions
that allow us to provide world-class materials
and teaching talent to our students in
the South Fulton area.”
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SKILLS
CARING FOR
OUR NEIGH
TE AC HI NG YOUTH
THE LI F E S K I L L S BORS
P LA N TI N G TO THR I VE
EM BRACING E Q UA LITY
THE S E E D S O F
THROUGH E VE RYDAY I N N OVAT IO N
CO M M U N I TY
Protecting the emotional well-being of
young people is key to helping them grow
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The Clorox Company Foundation is committed to W E LLN E S S into healthy adults. By focusing on programs
removing barriers to educational opportunities, especially that address social and emotional stressors,
for young women and people of color, groups historically We know that good
nutrition is the root of we can take a holistic approach to helping
underrepresented in STEM. our youth achieve success in the
good health, and that
While the STEM programs we support can open young classroom and beyond.
eyes to a wide range of career possibilities, we know that eet young people are better
str
prepared for school and for When children aren’t given the tools they
learning goes far beyond the pursuit of professional life when they know that nutrition need to grow mentally, physically and
goals. Our entire grant portfolio is built on providing
students with new experiences and inspiring them sion matters. Four years ago, we made emotionally, it affects the community Our foundation supports
clu
a commitment to community wellness in countless ways. Many lack the direct service programs
to rise above challenges in ways they may not
have thought possible. in to cultivate a bold new direction for our
corporate philanthropy — urban farming.
educational resources, social skills
and emotional support they crave.
that help children to
shape their own futures,
By supporting organizations like Techbridge The Foundation supports urban farms program- providing them with
Girls and The Hidden Genius Project, ming focused on bolstering communities through leadership training,
Clorox is helping to close the gap of nutrition education, and providing exposure and mentorship and social R AC I AL J USTI C E
race and gender disparity, and change access to healthy foods. With a commitment of $1 million empowerment activities that
perceptions of what a scientist or help them to develop the life Throughout our history at
over four years to urban farming, we believe that we can
engineer looks like. skills they need to thrive. Clorox, we’ve stood against
address some of the root causes of basic health
racism, inequality and injustice.
disparities in underserved areas. First Place for Youth works with This year we answered the call
To date, our investments in nine urban farm programs young people who transition to stand stronger for the Black
have yielded the following results: out of foster care into adulthood. community and confront the
For many of them, the future can systemic racial injustices that
be perilous and uncertain. Being in have plagued our nation for
a constant state of uncertainty, without generations. To fight for a better
$750,000 9,830 4,497 2,989 1,939
the consistent support of family to guide world, a world where there’s no
Total Total Total Total Total them in developing life skills and building
Invested in Beneficiaries Beneficiaries Beneficiaries Beneficiaries question that Black Lives Matter.
a foundation for success, all too often, many We responded with a series of
9 Programs Reached Learn Act Succeed
(Claim) (Claim) (Claim) (Claim) foster kids experience homelessness, donations to organizations in cities
unemployment and poverty. First Place for where Clorox has deep roots:
People Knowledge Changes Social Impacts: Youth helps foster kids beat the odds.
engaged in: gained: in behavior: 191 achieve Oakland and Atlanta. We wanted
cooking and food system, growing or improve Their programs provide critical support to make an immediate and lasting
gardening/ planting and own food, food security; for vulnerable young people with the tools impact for Black people in our
Our fiscal year 2020 workshops/ harvesting eating 877 improve they need to reach their full potential
programming food healthier well-being; 871 communities, with a $3.1 million
urban farm grantees include: in school, work and life. donation focusing on three areas:
other (grantee
+ Acta Non Verba, Oakland defined) + Supporting Black businesses
+ Apple Seeds, NW Arkansas in our communities impacted
com
by recent events
+ Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, Atlanta Through our latest partnership with
pass
Numi Foundation, we can ensure that all 36 low- + Engaging Black youth who
+ Numi Foundation/Growing Together, Oakland represent our future
income (Title 1) elementary schools in Oakland
+ SEEDS, Durham Unified School District will have a school garden ion
+ Accelerating Black community access
providing students with access to nutritious food. lane to justice and criminal justice reform
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EF F ECTI NG C H ANGE TH R OUGH
YEAR HISTORY:
COM M UNI TY I NVESTM ENTS
Since 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation
has awarded $124 million in cash grants.
HIGHLIGHTS OF GIVING
FY20 by the numbers: $9.02 Million (Audited*)
1% + DISASTER RELIEF
3%
BUILDING A BETTER WORLD, TOGETHER
1980 The Clorox Company Foundation, a private, 2003 Awarded a $35,000 grant to the Boys 2015 $4,000,000 total giving + CULTURAL ARTS
3%
nonprofit entity, is established with an initial & Girls Clubs of Oakland to support the awarded to nonprofits.
investment of $200,000. enhancement of their educational programs.
2017 $1,000,000 commitment over
1989 $55,000 awarded to programs in East 2008 $250,000 was awarded to Oakland four years to urban farming.
+ URBAN FARMING
Oakland’s Castlemont neighborhood to establish Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation,
2020 Contributed $5,000,000 in grants to
6%
after-school activities for students. paid over two years to support the education
Direct Relief, the CDC Foundation’s Emergency
program of Remember Them: Champions
diversity drive
1991 Since 1983, $1,000,000 awarded Response Fund and the American Red Cross to + EDUCATION & YOUTH
for Humanity.
through our Community Development Program support COVID relief care for caregivers. DEVELOPMENT
grants, which support communities where 2010 Awarded East Oakland Youth Development
28%
2020 Awarded $3,100,000 in grants
we have facilities. Center a $500,000 grant, paid over three years to
to support racial justice causes.
support its educational programs for youth. + EMPLOYEE
1997 Awarded Oakland Museum of California
$500,000, paid over four years to strengthen core 2011 $400,000 awarded to Oakland Zoo, MATCHING PROGRAMS**
education programs. paid over five years to support the Outdoor
59%
Overnight Experience.
1998 $300,000 commitment paid over three
years to Junior Achievement to expand and 2013 In support of its academic achievement
provide the JA program to 100% of the students initiative in Oakland, $250,000 awarded to Girls + COVID-19
in the Oakland Unified School District. Inc. of Alameda County. ** Excludes employee donations
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GI VING BACK TH ROUG H
OUR EM PLOYE E S
G E TTI N G I N VO LV E D F O R I NVESTI NG I N OUR
Clorox employees are defined by their
generous spirit, and they passionately support TO M O R R O W ( G I F T) LOCAL COM M UNI TI ES
a wide range of causes and organizations These challenging times have made it GR ANTEE OR GANI ZATI ONS
Our workplace giving program was created to help
through time, talent and donations. more important than ever to invigorate
employees connect their passion to purpose by 100 Black Men Oakland Ballet Company
boosting donations to their favorite causes. Here’s growth in local communities and help of the Bay Area, Inc. Oakland Interfaith
an overview of the donations made in 2019. to shape a world where everyone has an Aggregate Space Gallery Gospel Choir
opportunity to thrive, regardless of social Alameda County Oakland Kids First
OUR VO LUNTE E RS + 2019 ended with 45% of eligible U.S. and Canadian status, gender or race. Community Food Bank Oakland Leaf Foundation
I NSP IRE IN N OVATION employees participating and a record $4.8 million Aspire Education Project
At Clorox, we care about the areas Oakland Museum
contributed to over 3,500 nonprofit organizations. Attitudinal Healing of California
Clorox wouldn’t exist without a team of leading surrounding our facilities and work hard to Connection
+ Participation among new employees reached an Oakland Parks and
scientists working to create a safer world through make a meaningful impact through local AXIS Dance Company Recreation Foundation
innovation. It’s why we encourage employees to all-time high of 66%, an 11% increase over 2018 philanthropy and employee volunteerism. AYPAL Oakland Public
inspire the world’s next generation of scientists and an impressive 31% increase from 2016. Education Fund
Bandaloop
through the power of volunteerism. + Total number of donors: 2,906 Bay Area Children’s Oakland Public
Theatre Conservatory of Music
For nearly 35 years, our Science Education Group + Average amount donated by Oakland Youth Chorus
Bay Area Girls Rock Camp
has been partnering with Bay Area schools and employees: nearly $950 Oaktown Jazz Workshops
Big Brothers Big Sisters
nonprofit organizations to conduct live demos, of the Bay Area Oral Lee Brown
and participate in science fairs and a host of other Brothers on the Rise Foundation
STEM-related activities. In recent years, the group Cantare Con Vivo Pacific Boychoir Academy
has reached more than 35,000 students annually. Chabot Space & Prescott Circus Theatre
And, like so many organizations in 2020, our Science Science Center Pro Arts, Inc.
Ed volunteers were forced to pivot, expanding
their virtual presence nearly twofold to inspire over
I V I N G, E equali
ty lan
Chapter 510 Ink Reading Partners
G EOPL
Children’s Fairyland Refugee Transitions
70,000 students. In 2013, our Science Education
R O X e Clausen House Shawl-Anderson
CL RED BY P
O
volunteer program expanded to Atlanta. A TU R N I N G Community Resources Modern Dance Center
dedicated team of volunteers made it their mission for Science Social Good Fund
D R E A M S I NTO
POWE
to inspire enthusiasm and develop a proficiency for Dancers’ Group Spanish-Speaking
R E A LI TY TH R OUGH S C H OL AR S H I PS Unity Council
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Destiny Arts Center
We’ve made a long-term commitment to helping Dimensions Dance Theater Stagebridge
for underserved and underrepresented youth in
students realize their dreams and explore a world East Bay Spanish Speaking Student Program for
Metro Atlanta. Since the first volunteer activity, the Citizens’ Foundation Academic & Athletic
South East Science Education Team has inspired of opportunities through the Clorox Partners Transitioning
Scholarships, awarded through the Marcus Foster East Oakland Youth
approximately 222,000 future scientists. Development Center Summer Search
Education Institute. Super Stars Literacy
y way S HA R I N G TI M E A N D TA LE N T Faith Network
vitalit
Our scholarship efforts began in 1992 with a of the East Bay Tandem, Partners
Our employees volunteered nearly bake sale, which raised $600 and funded two Family Support Services in Early Learning
102,000 hours in 2019, an effort valued First Place for Youth Techbridge Girls
scholarships. Since then, nearly 610 students
at $2.8 million,* to causes that are Fractured Atlas, Inc. The Crucible
from Oakland and Pleasanton have attended
meaningful to them. Girls Incorporated The Hidden Genius Project
colleges and universities with an added advan-
TO P 10 LA RGEST DO N AT IO N S of Alameda County The Mentoring Center
*The financial equivalent is determined using a rate tage. We’re happy to say that the combined
Golden Gate The Mosaic Project
TH RO UGH WO R K PL ACE G IV IN G of $27.20 per volunteer hour, which is based on generosity of local businesses and employees Audubon Society
the 2019 industry standard from Independent The Regents of the
+ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is helping make educational and career goals a Gritty City Repertory University of California
Sector, a leading nonprofit organization
that determines the financial equivalent reality for Clorox scholars. Youth Theatre at Berkeley
+ American National Red Cross for a variety of volunteer initiatives Higher Ground Today’s Future Sound
(http://www.independentsector. By combining nearly $1.2 million from fundraising Neighborhood
+ American Cancer Society Inc. Training Institute for
org/volunteer_time). efforts with more than $660,000 in grant funding Development Corp. Leadership Enrichment
from The Clorox Company Foundation, we’ve
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+ The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
hu awarded nearly 610 Clorox Partners Scholarships
Intersection for the Arts Ubuntu Theater Project
+ Wounded Warrior Project Inc. ma through the Marcus Foster Education Fund.
Kitka, Inc. UCSF Benioff Children’s
+ Junior Achievement of Northern California
nit Lincoln Hospital Oakland
y Living Jazz United Roots
+ National Multiple Sclerosis Society par Luna Dance Institute Women’s Audio Mission
+ Brampton 9235 Outreach Corp. kw Martin Luther King, Jr.
Freedom Center
Youth Alive!
ay Youth UpRising
The Foundation donated $69,000 to
+ The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc. Movement YR Media
Strategy Center Zanj
+ ACLU Foundation
organizations where our employees Museum of Children’s Art
had volunteered their time.
NatureBridge
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SUP P ORTIN G PE OPLE
T HROUGH TH E PA ND E MIC
A health and wellness company at heart, Clorox is no O U R LONG-STANDI NG
stranger to helping people during health crises and CO M M I T M ENT I N TI M ES OF DI S ASTER
natural disasters. Whether providing bleach to disinfect
COVI D - 1 9 R E LI E F 1989 In response to the Loma Prieta earthquake, 2012 Donated more than 55 truckloads of
wounds and purify water during World War II, working
with the American Red Cross during Ebola and swine flu Clorox is a health and wellness company $100,000 was donated to the American Red Cross Clorox regular bleach and cleaning products, with
outbreaks, or helping devastated communities in the at heart, and during 2020 our mission and the Salvation Army. an approximate value of more than $700,000, to
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, The Clorox Company has been clear. We know that the public is the American Red Cross and Feeding America to
1993 $140,000 in products, employee donations
has always been there to help those in need. Now, counting on us and our products to make aid in recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy.
and matching grants donated to provide assistance
in response to COVID-19 relief, we’ve activated our a difference in many countries around with flooding in the Midwestern United States. 2015 Donated 60,000 gallons of Clorox bleach to
teams across the company to increase product supply the world, and we are proud to make a Americares to fight Ebola. Product was distributed
difference, the right way, in this time of need. 1994 $135,000 in products donated to the
and distribution to help make public spaces safer to healthcare workers in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Our top three priorities for COVID relief were: American Red Cross and Second Harvest Food
for people. With people at the center of all that we
Bank in response to flooding in the Midwest, 2016 To assist with earthquake recovery efforts in
do, we recognize that our contributions in times of
+ Protecting the health, safety and well- firestorms in Southern California and the Ecuador, we donated 3,800 cases of Clorox bleach
disaster are more important than ever, so the world
being of our employees earthquake in Northridge, California. to Cruz Roja and the country’s Ministry of Health,
can work, play, thrive and move forward, together.
+ Maximizing supply to get our products and to support Zika prevention efforts, we donated
1995 $100,000 in cash and products dispersed
where they were needed a truckload, or approximately 1,000 cases, of
to assist disaster relief efforts to aid in flood relief in
Clorox bleach through Americares.
Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Northern California;
leadersh + Supporting caregivers and people most
ip lane impacted by COVID-19 fire, earthquake and mudslide relief in Southern 2018 In response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma
and Maria, and the California wildfires, we donated
California; and emergency relief in Oklahoma City.
Overall, in 2020, The Clorox Company Foundation 41 truckloads of product, including Clorox liquid
With people at the center of and our brands committed $14 million globally in 2001 $95,000 in products, and $200,000 in
employee and company contributions for 9/11
bleach, Glad trash bags, Clorox disinfecting
all that we do, we recognize product and monetary donations to relief efforts in the
fight against COVID-19. In the U.S., we donated more victims’ families.
wipes and Burt’s Bees lip balms, working with
that our contributions in than $12 million, including contributions to Direct Relief, 2005 Clorox Company Foundation donations
our disaster partner, the American Red Cross.
times of disaster are more the CDC Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund, the American totaling $250,000 for immediate and longer-term
Additionally, we donated an additional $450,000
to the American Red Cross, including funds
important than ever. Red Cross, Feeding America and Americares. This amount
also includes local donations in Oakland and the communities
relief efforts in response to the devastation caused
by a tsunami in South Asia.
donated by our employees and matched through
where we have facilities. We are committed to helping care for the our workplace giving program.
caregivers who serve the most vulnerable in our communities. 2010 The Clorox Company Foundation donated
We were also able to assist 61 employees
$125,000 to the United Nations Children’s Fund
impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria
(UNICEF) for the rebuilding of Haiti schools, most
through our Employee Emergency Relief fund.
of which were destroyed during an earthquake
early that year. 2019 In response to Hurricanes Florence and
Michael, and Midwest U.S. flooding, The Clorox
2010 The company awarded a cash grant of
Company donated more than 10,000 cases each
$30,000 and donated $25,000 in bleach to
of Clorox liquid bleach and Glad trash bags, over
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3,500 cases of Clorox disinfecting wipes, three
earthquake that devastated Chile.
truckloads of Kingsford charcoal and 1,000 Burt’s
2011 One year after its devastating earthquake, Bees lip balms, as well as funds donated by our
Haiti experienced an outbreak of cholera. Clorox employees and matched through our workplace
donated 12,600 gallons of Clorox bleach to giving program.
Direct Relief International.
2020 The Clorox Company Foundation and our
brands committed more than $14 million globally
in product and monetary donations to relief efforts
in the fight against COVID-19.
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BOARD unit
OF T RUSTE E S y pa
rkwa
Linda Rendle, y
Chair
Kirsten Marriner,
President
Patrick Hayes,
Vice President/Secretary
Paola Gonzalez,
Vice President/Treasurer
David Green,
Trustee/Assistant Treasurer
Troy Datcher,
Trustee
Peddy Khatami,
Trustee
Jennifer Richter,
Trustee
T HE C LOROX COMPA NY
F OUNDATIO N STA FF
Patrick Hayes,
Vice President,
Government Affairs
David Kellis,
Senior Director External
Relations, Foundation & E L E CT R O C R EAT IVE WO RK SH OP
Community
Deborah Napierski,
Associate Director,
Community Relations
Nichelle Rachal,
Senior Manager,
Community Relations
Donna Turner,
Coordinator, Global
Government Affairs &
Community Relations
Debrah Giles,
D ES I G N
East Bay Community
Foundation
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