Incorporated on January 29, 1953, the focus of the Parker Hannifin Foundation is to support educational institutions, health care organizations, and various local charities. Millions of dollars are donated by the Foundation each year to organizations that are making a difference in the lives of Parker employees and the communities they call home.
Every Parker location is focused on local community support and fundraising activities. In addition to donations, many employees also volunteer their time; dedicating countless hours in support of organizations that appeal to a personal connection. Company sponsored fundraising drives include everything from holiday gifts, coats and backpack collections; to funds for education, the arts, medical research, community support organizations, and much more.
The Parker Hannifin Foundation extends the goodwill of Parker's employees often matching gifts and donations that benefit the community. The Parker Hannifin Foundation will provide support for organizations within the following fields of interest:
- Arts and culture
- Child welfare
- Community and economic development
- Economics for youth
- Education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Health
- Higher education
- Hospice care
- Hospital care
- Human services
- Nonprofits
- Orchestral music
- Public affairs
- Public libraries
- School-based health care
- Scouting programs
- Senior services
- Sports
- Theater
Projects serving the following populations are of special interest: