Invested in our communities

Our giving mission is to empower people of all backgrounds to achieve brighter futures by advancing financial literacy and fostering stronger communities.

Schwab employee volunteering at a local food bank

Advancing Financial Literacy

Financial health is a lifelong journey, and our work starts with financial education for young kids and continues into early adulthood, supporting the next generation on their journey to become moneywise.

Fostering Strong Communities

Our giving activities support a wide range of charitable organizations and community service programs that help our employees give to causes that matter to them.

Giving back in 2025

3.9M

people have benefited from financial education and other community grants provided by Charles Schwab Foundation

157,000

employee hours volunteered in support of our communities

12,800

employees volunteered to give back to their communities

3,700+

unique nonprofits served through direct grants, volunteerism, and matching gifts

$16.7M

granted by Charles Schwab Foundation, including $2.9 million for employee matching gifts

One of America’s 50 Most Community-Minded Companies

Since 2017, we've been recognized by Points of Lights as one of the country's most community-minded companies.

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Meet Blue, the future service dog inspired by Schwab volunteers.

See how a service pup is empowering veterans, people with mobility challenges, and children with autism to build independence for tomorrow.

July 16, 2026 Chelsey Sleator

Financial literacy and teens: A path to brighter futures

What it looks like to invest in teens early: modern tools, trusted partners, and money skills that build confidence for life.

May 06, 2026

When financial education becomes a field trip they’ll carry for life

Chris Wyse, president of Charles Schwab Foundation, explains how the Capitol Hill Challenge builds students’ confidence with real-life money skills.

April 15, 2026

Deep in the heart: Schwab’s Texas commitment

Employees’ support of CASA of Tarrant County reflects Schwab’s deep roots in North Texas—investing in people, programs, and lasting impact.

December 10, 2025

From oats to hope: Schwab teams nourish communities together

This year Schwab teams packed over one million bags of oatmeal to help local food banks feed the communities they call home.

November 20, 2025

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