Rockwell Automation – Global & U.S. Charitable Giving Guidelines (2026)

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Focused Corporate Giving, Strategic Partnerships & Employee Matching Gifts

Rockwell Automation manages its charitable giving through a highly focused, strategic approach that prioritizes long-term partnerships, mission-aligned organizations, and efficient use of funds. All charitable contributions and sponsorships are administered by the company’s Global Community Relations & Contributions team.

Organization: Rockwell Automation
Support Type: Charitable grants; sponsorships; memberships; employee matching gifts
Geographic Focus: Global, with specific U.S. focus areas

Giving Guidelines & Application Information:
➡️ https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/news/articles/giving-guidelines.html

About the Funder

Rockwell Automation is a global industrial automation and digital transformation company with more than 22,500 employees worldwide. The company’s giving strategy emphasizes targeted investments where contributions can have sustained impact, reduce fundraising overhead, and align closely with Rockwell Automation’s focused priorities and established partnerships.

Global Giving Guidelines

Organizational Eligibility

Organizations are not eligible for consideration if they:

Cannot provide proof of permanent tax-exempt status (U.S. or non-U.S. equivalent)
Cannot provide current, full, certified, audited financial statements
Are private foundations

All charitable giving is managed centrally through the Global Community Relations & Contributions team using the company’s formal application process.

Global Funding Restrictions

Rockwell Automation does not provide grants or sponsorships for:

Grants to individuals
Lobbying or political organizations
Animal shelters or animal-related causes
Festivals or athletic events
Requests tied to a specific sales opportunity
Religious organizations
Capital campaigns or multi-year pledges

The company also does not support organizations that:

Engage in or advocate for terrorist activities
Maintain written policies that discriminate against protected classes

Rockwell Automation prefers to make grants where a greater percentage of funding supports mission delivery rather than fundraising costs.

Employee Engagement & Matching Gifts

Rockwell Automation offers a global employee matching gift program, matching eligible employee donations dollar for dollar
Employee involvement alone does not guarantee funding
The company does not support individual fundraising efforts

Strategic Focus Areas & Partnerships

FIRST Robotics

Rockwell Automation maintains a strategic partnership with FIRST
Direct support is provided to a limited number of FIRST teams
Eligibility requires an engaged Rockwell Automation employee mentor
Funding requests for team support are submitted by Rockwell Automation employees
Criteria and decisions are managed regionally

U.S.-Specific Guidelines

Education (U.S.)

The Rockwell Automation Charitable Corporation focuses on a select group of public schools
Primary locations: Milwaukee, WI and Cleveland, OH
The company is not seeking new partner schools
Support for Project Lead the Way and ST Math is limited to these partner schools

Arts & Culture (U.S.)

Arts funding is concentrated in Rockwell Automation’s headquarters community
Primary supported organizations include:
- Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
- Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
- United Performing Arts Fund

U.S. Event Sponsorships & Memberships

Sponsorships and memberships are generally limited to current partners
Requests must align with Rockwell Automation’s Focused Giving strategy
The company does not sponsor:
- Charity golf outings
- Festivals
- Walks, runs, or similar “-thons”

In the headquarters community, Rockwell Automation may offer the Clock Tower as an auction item to a small number of select community partners, subject to specific guidelines.

Application & Request Process

All charitable grants, sponsorships, and memberships must be submitted through Rockwell Automation’s formal application process
Requests are reviewed centrally by the Global Community Relations & Contributions team
U.S. event sponsorship and membership requests must align with established partnerships and focus areas

For full details and to submit a request, review:
➡️ https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/news/articles/giving-guidelines.html

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is best suited for organizations that:

Are established nonprofit organizations with audited financials
Align with Rockwell Automation’s existing partnerships and focused giving priorities
Operate in Milwaukee or Cleveland (for U.S. education and arts funding)
Engage Rockwell Automation employees through approved mentorship or matching gift programs

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Giving Model: Highly focused, partnership-driven
General Availability: Limited; not open to broad unsolicited requests
Employee Match: Yes (global)
Best Suited For: Existing partners, FIRST teams with employee mentors, and select Milwaukee/Cleveland institutions