Albemarle Foundation

Across the world, we believe that nurturing our communities and promoting our employees’ philanthropic efforts are among our most important responsibilities. Over the years, Albemarle, our employees and retirees have invested millions of dollars and countless volunteer hours in support of our communities. In 2007, Albemarle created the Albemarle Foundation - a private endowed 501c3 entity who set out with a mission to make a positive, sustainable difference in the communities where we live and operate.

Today, Albemarle Foundation builds on this history of commitment and participation to make an even greater, more sustainable and profound impact on the places we call home. By utilizing the tools and resources of Albemarle Foundation, Albemarle Foundation Global and the Albemarle Care Fund - employees are empowered to Grow the Good in our own communities, and beyond!

OUR VALUES

In keeping with Albemarle Corporation, Albemarle Foundation shares the same core values. These values play an important role at our company which extends into our philanthropic efforts.

Growing the Good

Dec

27

2022

Albemarle Donates $1.5 Million to Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative in Charlotte

Since moving our corporate headquarters to Charlotte, we have looked for ways to make a difference in the community, focusing on improving economic mobility. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg region has some of the lowest rates of economic mobility in the U.S., according to research by Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley.

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Sep

27

2022

How Our Sites Are Growing the Good for Education

As one of the Albemarle Foundation’s core pillars of giving, we recognize that education should not be a luxury and that quality education sets students up for successful lives. Unfortunately, many teachers report spending their own money to purchase classroom supplies and many families struggle to afford the tools their students need to learn. At sites across the globe, our employees donate time and money to help ensure students and teachers have what they need to succeed.

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Jun

17

2022

Growing the Good: Through Faith and Education

Nicholas Covington volunteered 260 hours to Regenar8 just last year. He's helped with maintenance work at the facilities, cleaning after meetings, and providing transportation to other members that needed to make medical appointments. His volunteer hours qualified him for a $1000 Volunteer Grant from the Albemarle Foundation, which was used to support the basic operating needs of Regener8.

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May

27

2022

Growing the Good: By Adjusting the Sails

Albemarle employees across the globe are using volunteerism to make a difference. We asked several Albemarle employees, who use the Albemarle Foundations Volunteer Grant Program, to share how they are making a difference.

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