Charitable giving

We help build strong, inclusive and sustainable communities by partnering with organizations that provide individuals and their families what they need to thrive.

Our focus areas

Equitable Pathways

We’re committed to providing equitable opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged students to thrive. We do this by funding programs that:

  • Encourage social-emotional health
  • Provide career and post-secondary preparation
  • Remove barriers to post-secondary success

Healthier Communities

We strive to support those who are disproportionately at risk to adverse health outcomes by funding innovative and action-oriented programs with a focus on mental and behavioral health. We aim to:

  • Decrease stigma, discrimination, and social isolation by transforming the way we think and talk about mental health.
  • Support youth with early intervention resources.

Our grant funding also supports programs and initiatives that:

  • Improve the lives of people, families, and care partners affected by cancer.
  • Address food and housing insecurity to ensure safe and stable living conditions.
  • Enhance accessibility and wellbeing for individuals with disabilities.
  • Ensure access to essential health services.

Ready Response

We're committed to supporting Unum communities and our employees when disaster or crisis strikes. This includes funding for programs and services that focus on:

  • Disaster or crisis preparedness
  • Disaster or crisis response

Request for contributions

Requests are considered throughout the year and are reviewed by our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) representatives in our local areas. Please contact the CSR representative in your community before completing an application:

Charitable giving applications

Charitable giving guidelines

Unum does not fund:

  • Organizations that have a written policy of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression
  • Religious or anti-religious organizations and activities
  • Institutions or organizations that promote violence or discrimination
  • Political institutions or campaigns
  • Capital or endowment campaigns that don’t align with our program objectives
  • For-profit businesses
  • College or university associations, alumni dues or alumni activities
  • Individuals or families (directly)
  • Civic groups, rotaries, social clubs and social club foundations (sororities, fraternities, etc.)
  • School groups or clubs
  • Organizations whose primary mission is animal welfare
  • Athletic events, teams, Little Leagues, etc. with limited funding for walks/runs and tournaments (prior approval required before applying)

Matching gifts program

Unum sponsors a matching gifts program that lets us directly support our employees' philanthropic efforts to qualified nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Gifts to qualified nonprofit organizations are matched $1 for $1 according to the guidelines.