About the Microsoft Giving Program Created in 1983, the Microsoft Giving Program is one of the first philanthropic efforts in the high–tech industry. The company's worldwide charitable efforts are focused on increasing access to technology for disadvantaged communities, as well as supporting community organizations in the areas of education, human services, civic development, the arts and the environment. Microsoft gave more than $25 million in cash and $79 million in software* to more than 5,000 nonprofit organizations last year. The company encourages every employee to give to charity by matching, dollar–for–dollar, employee charitable contributions up to $12,000 per employee annually. More than 20,000 Microsoft employees participate in the program.

*Software values based on estimated retail prices.

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