The Aegon Transamerica Foundation supports non-profit organizations that help improve the well-being of the communities where Transamerica employees live and work. The nonprofit, private foundation evaluates grant requests based on their location and priorities.

Focus areas:

-Social empowerment

We support partnerships that enhance the opportunities and capabilities of people in our communities; broaden social networks, interactions, and aspirations; and increase access to essential services.

For example, charitable programs or organizations that:

• Increase accessibility to the arts for youth and the underserved

• Advance community development, civic engagement, and leadership

• Advance inclusion and diversity

• Promote health education, nutrition, medical services, or disease prevention

• Increase access to food, housing, and clothing

• Build resilient communities

• Encourage self-reliance and empower people socially by enhancing their adaptability, skills and capabilities

-Financial empowerment

Partnerships that build financial awareness, knowledge, and skills, or provide tools to become more financially resilient.

For example, charitable programs or organizations that:

• Provide and promote education and personal development, especially in financial literacy

• Provide access to job skills training

What we support:

The Aegon Transamerica Foundation focuses on financial and social empowerment to create more inclusive communities where people can live longer, more fulfilling lives. The nonprofit organizations we support must:

• Encourage self-reliance and empower people socially by enhancing their adaptability, skills and capabilities

• Empower people financially by building financial awareness and knowledge and providing relevant tools

• Be active in a market where we operate

• Include opportunities for employees and stakeholders to contribute (time, effort, knowledge)

• Be a distinct and innovative initiative

The organization must be a qualified IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our focus is on the communities where our employees live and work, including:

• Atlanta, GA

• Baltimore, MD

• Canton, MA

• Cedar Rapids, IA

• Denver, CO

• Harrison, NY

• Plano, TX

• Saint Paul, MN

• St. Petersburg, FL

If your organization fits our criteria, and you’d like it to be considered for a grant, email your completed application to shaegontransfound@aegonusa.com