Albemarle Foundation 2020 Community Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 12
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Community 2020 Impact Report
Community 2020 Impact Report
Volunteer Grant
Program
From tutoring children
to rescuing and rehoming companion animals,
Albemarle employees,
retirees, and board members regularly donate
their time to a variety of
causes.
The entire volunteer firefighting crew in Silver Peak, Nevada,
where Albemarle operates a site, is comprised of current and
former Albemarle employees. Rural communities like Silver Peak
rely on volunteer firefighters to help during urgent times of need.
These volunteers are trained to be the first on the scene during
emergencies.
Coaching for a Cause
Site-wide volunteer projects at Albemarle locations are eligible for grants up to $5,000 based on the
number of employees participating. In addition, the Foundation collaborates with Albemarle’s sites and
departments to conduct a variety of community service projects throughout the year.
Volunteer Grant Program
Grant
Distribution*
2020
Distributions
2020
Organizations
Supported
$1,481,483
$150,142
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Let Me Run is a noprofit wellness
program that inspires boys to be
themselves, be active, and belong.
With a comprehensive curriculum
that applies the power of running,
the program encourages boys to
develop their psychological, emotional, and social health, in addition
to their physical health.
Talent Acquisition Lead Brad Baldwin, based at our corporate headquarters, has served as a Let Me Run
coach for four years. Twice a week
for seven weeks, volunteer coaches
like Brad lead their teams through
practice. Each Let me Run season culminates in a 5k race
festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth.
Through the Volunteer Grant program, Brad was able to make
a donation that covered the registration fee for the boys on
his team.
Grow the Good
Scholarship
Program
In addition to volunteering, the employees use the Foundation’s
Volunteer Grant Program to support the volunteer fire department. Since 2017, the Foundation has donated $40,000 to the
department. The money has been used to purchase state-of-art
tools like extrication equipment..
To honor those who give
of themselves and their
time, and to increase their
impact, the Foundation
awards volunteer grants of
up to $1,000 per calendar
year. All eligible participants may request $200 for 15-plus hours of service, $500
for 35-plus hours of service, or $1,000 for 70-plus hours of service, payable to the
same or different organizations.
*Since Inception.
The Gottwald Scholarship
Program
Protecting Their Community
The Albemarle Foundation Scholarship program provides
scholarships to qualified candidates for full-time study
toward a degree. The scholarships are granted for a total
of four years based on continuing eligibility. The program
is open to dependent children of any regular employee or
retiree of Albemarlerle Corporation and its subsidiaries
who are high school seniors and eligible to graduate in
the current year.
Class of 2020 Gottwald Scholarship
Recipients
Logan Geisler
Josie Lorenzo
Brandon Mitchell
Wesley Palmer
Vicky Quan
Erica Scott
Noah Weston
Caleb Wheeler
Emmaline Windsor
Floyd D.Gottwald Scholarship
Recipient
The program was initiated in 2007, awarding two $2,500 scholarships to assist Albemarle dependents
with the cost of college. In 2010, William Gottwald, former chairman of Albemarle Corporation, donated
$1 million to create an endowed fund to grow the Gottwald Scholarship Program, expand the number
of $2,500 scholarships awarded, and create the $5,000 Floyd D. Gottwald Scholarship. Albemarle
Foundation pays 50% of the annual scholarship amount. It is thrilling to see the students from the
Albemarle Foundation Scholarship program excel in college and beyond.
Gottwald Scholarship Program
Scholarships
Awarded*
2020
Distributions††
2020
New Recipients
$848,000
$75,000
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*Since Inception; 90 Scholars.
†† To 34 scholars total, currently in the program.
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