The Levi Strauss Foundation supports pioneering leaders and organizations fighting for change on the issues and events of our time where LS&Co. has a business presence.
This work is grounded in the values of our company — originality, empathy, integrity and courage — and supports four core issues: democracy, reproductive justice, immigrant rights and worker rights and well-being.
Quick Facts
1952
Founded
$12M
Grants in 2022
$369M
Total Granted Since Inception
97
Grants in 20 Countries (2022)
Read more about our areas of focus and the issues we support:
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HIV/AIDS Response
After 40 years and over $85 million in investments, the Levi Strauss Foundation will be winding down our HIV/AIDS program over the coming year.
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Worker Rights & Well-being
Advance the rights of apparel workers and spotlight systemic approaches for improving the well-being of workers in the garment industry.
Impact
We have invested $25 million in 17 countries, reaching 219,000 workers across 113 supplier factories.
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Reproductive Justice
Advance the rights and power of those who most experience reproductive health disparities and face the greatest barriers to reproductive freedom.
Impact: Granted $2.0 million in 2022
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Immigrant Rights
Safeguard the rights and well-being of immigrant communities in the U.S. and in other parts of the world.
Impact: Granted $750,000 in 2022
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Democracy
Protect and establish a strong and inclusive democracy in the U.S.
Impact: Granted $2.1 million in 2022