Through a more than $1.3 million donation, ORIX Foundation (Dallas) has given money to 82 North Texas nonprofits in an effort to help children at risk, families in poverty and veterans."The sectors we have chosen to support are determined by an annual survey we send to our employees in an effort to gauge what they see as the most pressing needs in our community," said Carol Greene, director of ORIX Foundation. "This means that support is not tied to our business line, but rather, where our employees choose to invest these funds."

The Foundation was created in 2009 by ORIX America employees to encourage employee philanthropy and support nonprofits that meet the needs of families and children. The work of the organization continues to be predominantly managed by ORIX Americas employees who volunteer countless hours of their time to fundraise, conduct site visits, review grant requests and otherwise operate the foundation. ORIX Foundation also has a match program that doubles the charitable contributions and fundraising of each ORIX Americas employee up to $10,000 annually.

“Providing capital for worthwhile opportunities is a common thread in all our work at ORIX Americas. Our employees apply this expertise to ORIX Foundation’s community grants as well, investing in ventures that strengthen families and the region,” said Carol Greene, Director of ORIX Foundation.