The Marubeni Foundation was established in 1974 with financial contributions from Marubeni Corporation and has continued to provide grants to an annual total of 100 million yen since 1975. In consideration of the year-on-year increase in the number of grant applications and a desire to further respond to social needs in any way possible, grants were expanded to a total of 300 million yen to coincide with the landmark 50th anniversary of the Marubeni Foundation. As of this year, we have awarded grants totaling 5.25 billion yen for 3,044 projects.
The Marubeni Foundation provides grants to a wide range of recipients, including facilities and organizations for disabled people, children and the elderly. Reflecting the current social situation, the Foundation gives special consideration to projects that are considered difficult for the government to reach, such as support for people who have withdrawn from society, support for the needy, children's (community) cafeterias, food banks, protection of women, and local community activities.
The 100 million yen in grants is made up of investment income from Marubeni's donation, individual donations through the "100 Yen Club" (see below) and matching gifts from Marubeni, Marubeni Gallery admission fees, and donations from special menu items at the company cafeteria, so the Foundation is supported by both the company and by individuals.

Marubeni's Unique Initiatives

“100 Yen Club”
The “100 Yen Club”, which began in 1995, is a voluntary program for donations to the Marubeni Foundation from current and former executives and employees of Marubeni and the Marubeni Group. Participants can donate an amount of their choice, starting at 100 yen a month, and Marubeni will match the donation with a matching gift of the same amount.

Taking account of the diverse needs in the social welfare sector, in 2017 Marubeni began seconding employees and former employees to some past recipients of Marubeni Foundation grants, in order to provide practical support.
Utilizing the experience and knowledge they have cultivated through business activities, approximately 20 employees are providing assistance to grant beneficiaries such as administrative work and on-site support.

Marubeni Foundation website (In Japanese Only)
Marubeni Foundation Advertorials (In Japanese Only)
The Marubeni Foundation Videos and Information

〈Marubeni Official YouTube Page〉
Introducing a Grantee's Activities
"Words from an Organizer - NPO Wonder Art"
"Words from a Participant - NPO Wonder Art"

To provide support for youth education and development in emerging countries, Marubeni has established scholarship fund programs in six countries, mainly in the ASEAN and Brazil, starting with the Philippines in 1989.
Taking into account the educational situation in each country, and in response to local requests, every year scholarships are offered to students from elementary school to university level, as well as additional support such as donations of PCs and stationery supplies.

Scope：Marubeni Scholarships in the Philippines

In November 2023, Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC (“Creekstone Farms”), a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation involved in beef processing and sales businesses in the United States, opened a Learning Center (daycare center) near their processing facility. The center provides childcare for employees and other local residents, offering a safe, enriching environment where their children can learn and grow. Creekstone Farms also offers ongoing support to local schools, families, and organizations that focus on alleviating hunger and poverty.
In October 2024, Creekstone Farms provided 3,000 pounds (approximately 1,360 kilograms) of food support to victims of the large-scale Hurricane Helene disaster, which struck in September.

Marubeni subsidiary and operator of solar power plants in central Japan, Kisozaki Mega Solar Corporation (“Kisozaki Mega Solar”) engages in a variety of activities to promote regional revitalization through environmental education and youth development in Mie and Aichi prefectures.
Kisozaki Mega Solar’s environmental education initiatives include the distribution of solar kits and power supply devices as teaching materials for elementary school students, as well as hosting public tours of their power plant facilities (with about 4,200 total tour participants as of October 2024). Their youth development initiatives have included support for soccer, basketball, and baseball classes by local organizations and teams.

Since 1996, Marubeni has hosted the "Business Training for Japanese School Teachers" sponsored by the Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs. In August 2024, a total of 26 teachers from Shinagawa Ward and Machida City in Tokyo participated in the program, which included lectures on the Marubeni Group's business, sustainability concepts, and human resource development, as well as visits to Marubeni Group companies. By enabling teachers to deepen their understanding of corporate activities and the business of sogo shosha, and use their experiences and insights in education and the improvement of educational settings, we will contribute to the realization of a harmonious society.

Marubeni has welcomed students from France’s Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) and its successor, the National Institute of Public Service (INSP), which provides training for high level civil servants, almost every year since 1981. To date more than 80 trainees have participated in Marubeni’s study program.
Also, in 2012 Marubeni made a donation to Qatar University, the alma mater of members of the Qatar royal family and several government ministers, and since then various cultural and educational projects have been implemented with these funds.
Marubeni received 2 trainees from INSP and 4 from Qatar University in 2024. Through study programs including an introduction to the functions of the sogo shosha (diversified trading conglomerate) and the activities of the Marubeni Group, business site visits, and opportunities to experience Japanese culture, we are contributing to the development of human resources who will play a leading role in the futures of France and Qatar, as well as to the further strengthening of the close relations with both countries.

Marubeni hosts company visits by junior high and high school students, with a program introducing the sogo shosha business model and our company's approach to the serious issues that are affecting the global environment and society, an office tour and so on. In FY2023 Marubeni hosted 17 visits by students from junior high schools and high schools across Japan.