Taking action to improve lives, today and tomorrow

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that when everyone can achieve their full potential, we all succeed. Through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, we partner with nonprofits—alongside our employees and advisors nationwide—to strengthen their strategies, amplify their impact through philanthropy, and make a difference through hands-on volunteering. Since the inception of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation in 1992, we have donated more than $500 million to nonprofits.

Childhood cancer: Advancing research, supporting families

We're committed to accelerating the search for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. We support families during treatment and survivors living with the long-term effects of a diagnosis.

We partner with a wide range of organizations, including Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation—a leader in advancing innovative and underfunded childhood cancer research. We continue to be inspired by the progress in cancer research driven by the grants we've funded through our partnerships and the efforts of our people nationwide.

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Building education and opportunity pathways from early childhood

For more than 30 years, we've prioritized quality education for youth in our hometown of Milwaukee. As one of the city's largest employers, our investment of time and economic support improves opportunities for local students and builds a strong pipeline of future Milwaukee leaders and professionals to sustain our momentum and results.

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Revitalizing underserved neighborhoods

We believe that revitalizing underserved neighborhoods requires a long-term, resident-centered approach. We promote affordable homeownership, support homeowner retention through counseling and critical repairs, and improve food access and equity.

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Supporting our hometown

We contribute to community partners and raise funds for community giving campaigns to help make our hometown an even better place to live, work, and visit. Through our efforts, we're making Milwaukee a vibrant community and destination.

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See how we invest in our future

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Explore our impact in other areas

Strengthening our culture of belonging

Reducing our environmental impact

Earning trust through corporate governance and accountability

Delivering financial security and expanding financial access

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