Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation's focus is on
giving and
volunteerism that improve
education and critical needs. To make a positive impact in the locations where they operate, TI donates resources, and many of our employees (including company leaders) volunteer their time. Through their philanthropic programs, TI, and, the TI Foundation will help improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, advance the quality of life and address critical needs in our major site communities.
The foundation invests their philanthropic and volunteer resources on priority issues within our major site communities. Focus areas and specific guidelines within each are as follows:
K-12 Education Texas Instruments' top priority is the positive transformation of the K-12 public education system within the communities where we live and work. In the U.S., our focus is science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and we especially work to increase these skills in under resourced communities, and among under-represented minority students (particularly African Americans, Hispanics and girls). Globally, the foundation supports efforts that increase access to education as well as enhance STEM education. They will consider programs that:
- Enhance teacher effectiveness through professional development
- Improve student engagement and achievement in STEM curriculum by providing innovative methods, programs and resources to teachers and classrooms
- Provide access to educational resources in TI's international site communities
Community Investment Texas Instrument believes strong companies and strong communities go hand in hand. It is their goal to improve the quality of life and address the most critical needs in our site communities. In addition to providing support to local United Way affiliates, they will consider programs that:
- Address basic needs, including hunger, homelessness and programs for at-risk youth
- Enrich civic and business climates, resulting in a positive community and economic impact (primarily in Dallas)
Arts & Culture In helping build a vibrant and diverse headquarters community, TI's founders understood the value of a strong arts and culture sector. TI continues to partner with strategic arts and cultural organizations in Dallas that help enhance the business environment and quality of life for employees. They will consider programs that:
- Support cornerstone arts and cultural institutions that enrich our headquarters community, making it an attractive place to live and work while enhancing the region's appeal to other multinational businesses.