Purpose at PIMCO

Effecting Change In Our Communities

At PIMCO, we are committed to making a difference in the world in which we live and work. Purpose at PIMCO is our fully integrated platform that helps define and demonstrate our values and our culture of giving here at the firm. We are innovative, collaborative, and determined in our efforts to confront some of society’s most urgent global challenges.

Purpose at PIMCO is made up of these important areas:

Through our giving, The PIMCO Foundation aims to stimulate social progress and impact.

Supporting Non-Profit Organizations
The PIMCO Foundation donates to high performing non-profit organizations to support critical on-the-ground services and innovative opportunities across the globe.

Amplifying Employee Generosity
The PIMCO Foundation supports the generosity of employees who give back to the community so individual giving can go even further.

We invest our time, skills and expertise to drive meaningful change in our local communities.

Global Month of Volunteering
Employees volunteer throughout the year, and every July, in a firmwide, month-long effort to address both global and local challenges.

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Share the Harvest
Annual global food packing event, that aims to get food into the hands of those who need it the most.

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Pro Bono Corps
Employees donate their professional expertise to address the capacity-building challenge that nonprofit organizations face.

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Board Placement Program
Provides PIMCO colleagues the opportunity to advocate for and shape the future of non-profits.

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Our History

A Legacy of Community Impact

2001

PIMCO Foundation Inception and First Grant

2007

Launch of PIMCO's volunteer program

2008

Launch of Annual Meal Packing Event, Feed Our Cities

Formerly known as Share the Harvest

2009

Global Month of Volunteering Inception

An evolution from a week long event in 2019.

2010

PIMCO Foundation Europe Inception

2016

Launch of PIMCO Pro Bono Corps program

2018

Announced Global Focus Areas: Zero Hunger and Gender Equality

2024

PIMCO again recognized as one of America's most community minded companies - The Civic 50

Our Focus

Focused on Issues Critical to Human Development

Through our support of leading non-profit organizations, we are focused on two fundamental issues critical to human development and sustainable worldwide economic growth – Zero Hunger and Gender Equality.

Zero Hunger

PIMCO is committed to zero hunger by improving nutrition, promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting food banking globally to redirect food to those in need. We leverage our human capital, philanthropy and influence to make a sustainable impact. PIMCO seeks to address global hunger by supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger and partnering with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN).

Partners in the Communities Where we Live

Economic Empowerment

PIMCO is committed to supporting the economic empowerment of people and vulnerable communities gain access to the workforce through skills building and increasing awareness and pathways to the financial services sector.