Community Investment
Impacting the lives of others
Our Giving Philosophy
We're guided by core values that shape the way we conduct our business. These include a commitment to helping others and building strong communities.
As a company, we echo our founder’s model of giving back. By founding and endowing the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Jim and Virginia Stowers instilled a drive that impacts all employees to give their time, talents and financial support.
The American Century Investments Foundation
The American Century Investments Foundation, established in 2000, is overseen by a board of directors that establishes guidelines and priorities and makes all grant decisions. A portion of the Foundation's grants are awarded through the Dollars for Donors program, and a portion through a twice-yearly application process.
In 2020, through these programs, the Foundation granted almost $2 million to nonprofit organizations in the communities where employees live and work.
Matching Gifts Criteria
To be eligible to receive a matching gift, the organization must have a nonprofit, tax-exempt classifications under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To determine if an organization qualifies for a matching gift, contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation at (816) 627-3468, or email grants@growyourgiving.org . The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation assists in grants administration.
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Volunteer with Impact and Purpose (VIP)
VIP (Volunteer with Impact and Purpose) is the employee volunteer program for American Century Investments. Through VIP, our employees support charitable organizations by pooling their time and talents to improve the communities where we live and work.
Past activities include building homes for underserved populations, preparing and serving dinner for pediatric cancer patients, community clean-up efforts, blood drives, caring for animals, classroom education and collection drives.
Dollars for Donors
Dollars for Donors is our matching-gifts program which recognizes our employees' philanthropic contributions.
Through this program, the American Century Investments Foundation will match, dollar-for-dollar, employees' volunteer time and financial contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations. Employee participation in the Dollars for Donors program, which is available in all of our locations, has maintained a rate 280% higher than the national average for employee matching programs.