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 The Toro Company is committed to the protection of the environment as a company value and sound business strategy. Our passion is helping homeowners and professionals create beautiful outdoor spaces, with products, systems and services that are manufactured in an environmentally responsible manner.
The Toro Foundation and The Toro Company provide numerous grants and scholarships to environmental organizations and programs. In addition, we fund turf management research programs at leading universities and invest in our own agronomic research to help us develop innovative products and technologies that protect and preserve the earth's limited resources.
The strong cultural values that drive The Toro Company's success encourage giving back and sharing resources. While the beautification and preservation of outdoor environments is the Giving Program's primary mission, its support of education and civic programs is equally important. As an 11-year member of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Keystone Program, Toro donates at least 2% of domestic pre-tax profits to the community each year. From scholarships and grants to product donations and employee engagement, Toro enhances the health and well-being of our communities through energetic outreach and involvement.
In 2009 the Toro Giving Program will review program goals and set the guidelines for community and industry philanthropy in the future. Support of employee programs and key partnerships will continue during this time, as well as Toro’s long term commitment to contributing 2% of pre-tax domestic profits to the non-profit sector. Enhancing communities through employee volunteerism will become an even more important component of Toro’s commitment to communities around the world.
During this year of review, Toro will not be accepting requests for financial or in-kind equipment donations from organizations who have not received support in the past. Some grants may be made to current grantees within the environmental and education sectors. Non-profits who are eligible for support will be contacted to submit a request for review.
Should you have any questions or want to learn more about our programs, please contact us at community@thetorocompany.com |
