A. O. Smith Foundation

A Good Citizen

Beyond providing clean, safe and heated water, we have a history of giving back to the communities in which we operate, live and work.

A. O. SMITH FOUNDATION

Established in 1955, the A. O. Smith Foundation has been supported by donations from our company and has provided $46 million in financial support to worthwhile community organizations, institutions and programs.

In 1985, the Foundation initiated the Matching Gift Program to financially support education at high schools, qualified colleges and universities. Employee contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000 per year. Renewable scholarships are also available for children of employees for higher education, including vocationaltechnical school and college. In 2019, the A. O. Smith Foundation partnered with 199 organizations and donated $1.6 million. We focus our efforts on four primary areas: education, human services, art and culture, and health.

To learn more about the A. O. Smith Foundation, please visit our website or read our 2018 Community Impact Report.

Case Study:ALVERNO COLLEGE GREENHOUSE

The A. O. Smith Foundation is partnering with Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to construct a greenhouse on campus, offering students an exciting new opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and explore new career paths.

The 1,400-square-foot facility will feature an aquaponics system and a classroom space. Hundreds of undergraduate students, as well as area high school students, will participate in learning opportunities and research projects in preparation for careers in the food, agricultural, natural resources and human sciences industries. Construction on the facility is expected to be complete in December 2020.

As lead sponsor of the project, the A. O. Smith Foundation has committed $250,000 in funding over five years to cover expenses, including initial startup, maintenance and staff.

The program will provide Alverno with additional opportunities to recruit, retain and graduate women in a wide variety of STEM majors, including underrepresented minority students, and to create a pipeline to new career opportunities.