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    Introduction In 2002, Adobe's philanthropic programs contributed more than US$2,700,000 to nonprofit organizations and schools in the form of cash grants, scholarship awards, and matching gifts, and approximately US$4,500,000 (based on suggested retail and educational prices) in software donations. Adobe also provided in-kind support to many charitable causes, with employees coordinating 144 volunteer events for a variety of community organizations. This section summarizes all program activities. Community Investment Grants are strategic contributions designed to develop partnerships between Adobe and specific nonprofit organizations and local schools. In 2002, Adobe contributed US$2,235,505: US$1,121,000 through community grants and US$1,115,900 to the Adobe Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation for Silicon Valley for future distribution. Adobe also provided US$1,850,159 in software grants, as well as use of corporate facilities, employee volunteer support, and software training to its 30 Community Partners.
 Software Donations In 2002, Adobe donated 11,639 software packages and licensing seats to 1,293 schools and nonprofit organizations. The total retail value of software contributed was US$4,512,996. In 2002, Adobe offered 66 classes that trained 134 teachers and 338 staff members of nonprofit organizations to effectively use their donated software. The Adobe Philanthropy Councils — together comprising 51 employees — contribute their time and talent to define and organize company-sponsored employee volunteer activities, from fund-raisers to clothing and food drives to work sessions. These teams also allocate small grants to the schools and nonprofit organizations where they volunteer. This year two new Philanthropy Councils, one in San Diego, California, and one in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, joined Adobe's established Philanthropy Councils in San Jose, California, and Seattle, Washington. In 2002, the four councils dispensed US$108,995 in cash grants and coordinated 144 community events. Since 1991, Adobe's Matching Gift Program has doubled the contributions that Adobe employees make directly or via payroll deduction each year to a wide range of qualified charitable organizations. Today more than 30 percent of employees worldwide participate, an uncommonly high rate. In 2002, Adobe matched US$571,691 in personal philanthropic donations to 842 nonprofit organizations and schools. In 2002, Adobe awarded more than US$25,000 in college scholarships to 14 students. Seven scholarships went to graduating seniors from Mt. Pleasant High School, Adobe's partner school in San Jose, California. Through Adobe's diversity initiative, seven additional scholarships went to college and college-bound students affiliated with the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Engineers, and Technology Access Foundation. Take our Visitor Survey |
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