VF Corporation

Our Purpose

The VF Foundation supports non-profit organizations in driving inclusive and equitable movements for the betterment of people and our planet, including movements that embrace the fact that Outside Matters, define Worthy Work, and celebrate that we are Free to Be.

Impact Reports

We strive to be purpose-led in everything we do. With our partners, we are innovating and problem-solving in collaborative ways to drive transformative, lasting change to create a more equitable and sustainable world. We’re proud to issue annual reports that share stories of meaningful impact across the communities where VF operates, globally.

View FY 2021 Report

View FY 2020 Report

Grantmaking Priorities

Outside Matters

We believe in the POWER OF NATURE, the importance of PROTECTING IT and MAKING IT MORE ACCESSIBLE to all to foster sustainable and active lifestyles.

Because nature humanizes us.

Worthy Work

We believe in investing in EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS across the apparel, outdoor and skilled trades industries to BUILD A PIPELINE OF NEXT-GEN, INCLUSIVE LEADERS who can reach their full potential.

Because work dignifies us.

Free to Be

We believe in fostering CREATIVITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION to ensure that everyone has opportunities and support to follow their passions and dreams.

Because our differences unite us.

Disaster Relief

VF Corporation and The VF Foundation provide coordinated SUPPORT FOR DISASTER AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS AROUND THE WORLD. This includes monetary grants and product donations to organizations leading relief efforts, as well as employee donation matching and volunteer efforts.

Because helping others is a responsibility that we all share.

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Funding is considered for programmatic work that takes place in the communities where VF Corporation and our family of brands operate.

The grant selection process is highly competitive given the number of requests we receive from across the globe. The strongest applications are for programming centered on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and in alignment with one or more of our priorities – Outside Matters, Worthy Work, and Free to Be.

The Foundation is unable to respond to unsolicited requests.

Please learn more from our FAQs. 

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Grant Cycle Timeline

The VF Foundation will make decisions on grant requests in 2023 according to the following schedule:

     -Application Portal Open: January 1, 2023

     -Submission Deadline: 11:59pm ET, January 31, 2023

     -Decisions and Funding Made By: April 30, 2023

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