BEN & JERRY'S FOUNDATION

The Ben & Jerry's Foundation was created to fund organizations here in Vermont and around the country that are working for progressive social change... In 1985 Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc. undertook a public stock offering to support its ongoing growth. The Ben & Jerry's Foundation was created at the same time, with an initial gift from Ben of 50,000 shares and an unprecedented decision by the company's Board of Directors to commit 7.5% of the company's annual pretax profits to philanthropy... The Foundation remains true to its founding values as we continue to strive to be responsive to our grant partners and nurture the spirit of philanthropy in Ben & Jerry's employees.

Also known as: BEN & JERRY'S FOUNDATION, INC., Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., The BEN & JERRY'S FOUNDATION, INC.