What We Do
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Our Impact
- Disasters
10 Things Small Business Owners Can Do to Better Prepare for Natural DisastersLearn how to proactively prepare your small business for natural disasters with a 10-step checklist, including risk assessment, emergency planning, employee training, data protection, and community partnerships.
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Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Read More
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Read More
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Read More
Our Solutions
- Resilience in a BoxBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Read More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Read More
- The Civic TrustA nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Read More
Solutions Bank
Our latest pilot is an AI-powered platform that provides business leaders with a curated repository of real-world, proven solutions to complex challenges, starting with childcare.
Partner Stories
- Corporate Social Responsibility
PepsiCo Foundation and Sustainable Agriculture: Partnering with Farmers for ChangeAt Business Solves 2025, Marissa Rollens outlined the PepsiCo Foundation’s approach to sustainable agriculture: investing in farmers as partners, reducing risk through regenerative practices, and leveraging innovation to build resilient food systems.
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Latest Content
- The first-ever National Civics Bee Championship brought 27 standout students to Washington, D.C., to compete for big prizes. After excelling in local and state competitions, these young leaders showcased their civic knowledge and passion, marking a significant step in expanding the competition nationwide by 2026.A Q & A with EPIC President and CEO Nicole RiehlOn December 3–4, we hosted an invite-only event for business decision makers in partnership with Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC).As school districts face tightening budgets and a looming fiscal cliff for 2025-26, businesses have a critical role to play in supporting education through strategic investments, community partnerships, and advocacy for evidence-based programs.Inaugural championship gathered 27 state champions in Washington, D.C., to test their civic knowledge and skills, and make civics education a priority for America’s youth. Winner received the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 education savings account.In an era of unprecedented change, leaders convened at the 2024 Business Solves Conference to explore how businesses can leverage their resources and expertise to strengthen communities and tackle society's most pressing challenges.Lamell McMorris of Edward Jones shares insights on building stronger communities through economic resilience and expanded opportunities.A Public-Private Financing Approach for Upskilling and Reskilling in a Dynamic EconomyThe 25th annual Citizens Awards celebrated nine organizations leveraging their unique business capabilities to solve critical challenges in communities across the globe.
