John Deere Recognized as Top Community-Minded Company in the U.S. for Fourth Straight Year

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John Deere (DE) has been named one of America's top 50 most community-minded companies by Points of Light for the fourth consecutive year. The company achieved record-breaking community contributions in 2024, with employees volunteering over 340,000 hours, a 31% increase from the previous year. The John Deere Foundation and company jointly contributed $61.7 million to nonprofit organizations, including $12.2 million in multi-year grants focused on hunger elimination and higher education access. Since its establishment in 1948, the Foundation has awarded more than $400 million to those in need. In 2024, the company's investments supported 115,000 youth with over 4 million hours of STEM education, facilitated by 600 John Deere employee mentors.

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• Record-breaking 340,000 employee volunteer hours in 2024, up 31% year-over-year
• Significant charitable contributions of $61.7 million to nonprofits in 2024
• Support for 115,000 youth with 4 million hours of STEM education
• Commitment to long-term community impact with $12.2 million in multi-year grants

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Record-breaking community contributions earn national acclaim in The Civic 50

MOLINE, Ill., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- John Deere employees have once again set new records in volunteerism over the past year, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to community giving.

Their dedication has earned national recognition for the fourth straight year, as John Deere has been named to The Civic 50 — an honor from Points of Light recognizing the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.

Points of Light is the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. The Civic 50 has become a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies are leading through social impact and civic engagement.

"We're honored to receive this recognition from Points of Light," said Taryn Edgin, director, Community Relations and president, John Deere Foundation. "It reflects our commitment to trust-based philanthropy and unrestricted giving while highlighting the incredible efforts of our employees, who work tirelessly to improve our customers' lives while building stronger communities."

Community giving milestones:

• Employees volunteered over 340,000 hours (a new record for 2024), up 31% from the prior year.
• More than $400 million awarded to those in need since the John Deere Foundation's inception in 1948.
• In 2024 alone the company and Foundation combined contributed $61.7 million to nonprofit organizations in home communities and around the world, including two multi-year grants totaling $12.2 million aimed at eliminating hunger and increasing access to higher education.
• John Deere Foundation investments supported more than 115,000 youth in 2024 with over 4 million hours of high-quality STEM education experience supported by 600 John Deere employee mentors.

"In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders," said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. "Companies like John Deere are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee's well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition."

To learn more about Points of Lights and The Civic 50 honorees for 2025, here is a link to their news release.

About Deere & Company

It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more.

For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.

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FAQ

What recognition did John Deere (DE) receive in 2025?

John Deere was named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light, recognizing it as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this honor.

How much did John Deere contribute to charitable causes in 2024?

John Deere and its Foundation contributed $61.7 million to nonprofit organizations in 2024, including $12.2 million in multi-year grants for hunger elimination and higher education access.

How many volunteer hours did John Deere employees contribute in 2024?

John Deere employees volunteered 340,000 hours in 2024, setting a new record and representing a 31% increase from the previous year.

What is the total amount John Deere Foundation has awarded since its inception?

The John Deere Foundation has awarded more than $400 million to those in need since its establishment in 1948.

How many youth did John Deere support with STEM education in 2024?

John Deere supported 115,000 youth with over 4 million hours of STEM education, facilitated by 600 employee mentors.