Corporate Philanthropy and Advocacy

Corporate Giving Guidelines

National Instruments engages in strategic, consistent collaborations with community organizations to help affect positive change in the global community. Each year, NI contributes more than 1 percent of pretax profits to nonprofit organizations. The company also donates in-kind gifts such as software and hardware to nonprofit organizations.

Most giving is initiated through a once-a-year grant request application process that allows NI to focus its corporate philanthropy and maximize relationships with long-standing community nonprofit partners. Unsolicited proposals are seldom funded. However, if your organization meets the eligibility and program guidelines and is focused on one of the giving areas listed below, you can submit an application by no later than June 1.

To apply for funding from National Instruments, please complete the grant request application and submit it by e-mail to Community.Connections@ni.com.

Giving Focus Areas

K-12 Education

• Increasing student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
• Advancing academic excellence in science, engineering, and business
• Increasing participation and retention of underserved students in these disciplines

Health and Human Services
Providing basic needs, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief

Arts and Culture
Enhancing the quality of cultural life through education and community outreach programs

Organizations Not Eligible for Support

• Individuals
• For-profit organizations
• Disease-related organizations
• Treatment centers or hospice programs
• Government agencies
• Individual K-12 schools
• Religious, fraternal, or social organizations
• Athletic institutions