The MGM Resorts Foundation has released details regarding its contributions to non-profit organizations in Southern Nevada, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Northeast Ohio, the DC Metropolitan area and Western Massachusetts. The foundation has awarded a total of $2.7m in grants to 107 non-profits in areas close to MGM Resorts destinations.
The grants came from MGM’s Community Grant Fund, which aids non-profits in providing valuable community services that include food security, K-12 education, family services, affordable housing, economic opportunities and workplace development.
The foundation is largely supported by MGM Resorts employees through their donations to the Community Grand Fund every year. MGM said the Community Grant Councils and committees comprised of employee volunteers determine which organizations are eligible to receive the grants.
VP of Philanthropy and Community Engagement Maria Gatti took a moment to thank the foundation for its support.
She commented, "MGM Resorts employees continue to amaze us with their generosity and commitment to our local communities.
"On behalf of our 107 grant recipients, thank you for your donations and even more importantly, for enlivening our company's belief in investing in our communities through giving as well as volunteerism."
The company set up the MGM Resorts Foundation in 2002. Since its formation, employees have contributed annually as a way to support local charities. More than 1,500 charitable organizations have received funding from the foundation, which has raised more than $100m for local communities since its inception.
MGM Resorts has also contributed to environmental conservation. The company recently took several steps to reduce water consumption at its Las Vegas location.
Specific water-saving efforts included replacing more than 200,000 square feet of real grass with drought-tolerant landscaping, implementing water-efficient fixtures throughout its facilities and using its onsite well and pool drainage.
