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Philanthropy highlights

Micron Technology and the Micron Foundation focus on giving opportunities that enrich communities, expand access to STEM education at all levels, and encourage students to seek high-tech careers of the future. This page highlights key partnerships and programs that help make our work possible and that we’re proud to fund. 

Empowering women in STEM: UN Women India's WeSTEM program 

The Micron Foundation is partnering with UN Women’s WeSTEM program to enable girls like Kunti, a first-generation learner from India who is undergoing STEM training, to acquire 21st century skills and enter STEM industries. So far, the program has reached more than 2,000 girls in 40 industrial training institutes and polytechnics. Investing in women is vital to enhance their economic empowerment and help them access careers of the future.

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Sponsoring the AAPI Data initiative

The Data-Narrative-Action (DNA) Fellowship Program(opens in a new tab) gives resources to nonprofits and students to elevate their work and cultivate their leadership potential while driving towards social change. It connects college students with nonprofits that serve Asian Americans (AA), Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI). In January 2024, AAPI Data welcomed 11 DNA fellows(opens in a new tab) across four organizations: AAPI Data(opens in a new tab), APIAVote(opens in a new tab), Asian Pacific Fund(opens in a new tab) and Empowering Pacific Islander Communities(opens in a new tab)

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STEM-ming the gap: The Micron Foundation's tinkering approach

The Micron Foundation promotes experiential and inclusive STEM education by encouraging “tinkering,” which makes STEM learning more interesting for students. The Micron Foundation works with the Deutsches Museum(opens in a new tab) (one of the biggest science museums in the world) to support its Tinkering Lab. More than 7,000 participants from marginalized groups have engaged in practical STEM activities to date.

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Partnering to create career pathways for homeless people

Together with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, College of Western Idaho(opens in a new tab) and Interfaith Sanctuary(opens in a new tab), the Micron Foundation is proud to support skilling efforts for homeless people(opens in a new tab). We granted funds to Interfaith Sanctuary to create a classroom at its shelter to teach workforce training programs, while our partners are conducting the training programs that will provide pathways to jobs and strengthen Idaho’s workforce.

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Strengthening our global communities

Penang's new move to boost urban resilience and equity

In 2023, the Micron Foundation kicked off a partnership with the Resilient Cities Network to enable Penang to join the global cities network. This partnership supports efforts to institutionalize resilience within Penang’s governance systems, advance urban adaptability practices and support Penang’s most vulnerable communities.

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Fighting hunger with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley 

Since 2017, we’ve provided more than US$1 million and hundreds of volunteer hours to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley to fight food insecurity and hunger in the San Jose, California, area. The food bank manages an average of 11 million pounds of food each month, with a mix of 50% fresh produce, 25% high-quality protein and 25% healthy whole grains for the citizens it serves. 

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Micron Gives philanthropy in the news

2024 press releases:

Cuse athletics and Micron team up for STEM of Sports Academy

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OCM BOCES and Micron introduce Cortland-area eighth graders to STEM careers
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The Micron Foundation donates to earthquake relief in Taiwan
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Micron donates to Xian’s ‘Small Meals for Love’
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TOK Commercial and Micron support Boise State University’s Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering
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49ers Foundation opens applications for the seventh annual ‘Follow Your Bliss’ award
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Micron Foundation and the United Way of Hyderabad collaborate to foster excellence in education through URAM scholarships
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Micron Foundation partners with UNICEF and local nonprofits to empower underrepresented children in India
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2023 press releases:

The Idaho Foodbank teams up with Micron to bring holiday hope to Idahoans in need

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UM and 14 universities collaborate in Micron-My STEM Ambassador Program 2024

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CWI receives grant funding from Idaho Workforce Development Council for semiconductor training

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Local students visit Micron facility in Virginia

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Penang Island and Seberang Perai, Malaysia, accelerates resilience-building with the support of the Resilient Cities Network and the Micron Foundation

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Yayasan MENDAKI partners with Micron Foundation and Micron to widen and accelerate Malay/Muslim students' pathways to careers in engineering

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Inspiring the future with Micron

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Funder collaborative formed to increase STEM youth programming

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Micron brings ‘Girls Going Tech’ to campus 

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Teach For Malaysia partners with Micron Foundation to impact STEM education in Malaysia 

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U of I, Micron partner on microelectronics workforce development programs

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‘A model for the nation’: Boise's Interfaith Sanctuary breaks ground for new shelter

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How the College of Education is strengthening Idaho’s rural schools

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The Liverpool Public Library hosts community event to celebrate STEM education and literacy

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49ers Foundation opens applications for sixth annual 'Follow Your Bliss' awards

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STEM careers for girls and women: A panel discussion on March 16th

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The Elgin & Elaine Baylor Opportunity Fund

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Micron Gives 2023 year-end summary

This 2023 year-end summary showcases the many ways we uplift our communities and foster a culture of giving that truly makes a difference. 

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Frequently asked questions

The Micron Foundation’s primary focus areas are to provide equitable opportunities for underrepresented populations, enrich our communities and increase access to STEM education to create lasting social impact. These priorities are discussed throughout our homepage.

2023 year-end summary

Learn more about our mission to make a difference.

Disclosures

The Micron Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Private Nonoperating Foundation. The IRS Form 990 is an annual information return.