The Monsanto Fund is the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company. Incorporated in 1964, the Fund’s primary objective is to improve the lives of people by bridging the gap between their needs and their resources. The Monsanto Fund is focused on grant-making in four main areas: nutritional improvement through agriculture; science education, primarily on professional development for teachers; healthy environment, which includes conservation, protection of biodiversity, clean water and restoration of wildlife habitat; and improving the quality of life in communities where Monsanto employees live and work.
United Way receives $16,800
December 24, 2008
Santa Paula News
United Way of Ventura County announced today it has received $16,800 from the Monsanto Fund - a private foundation and the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company - to support its Community Impact Fund which focuses on three vital areas of need in Ventura County: Education, Income and Health.
United Way of Ventura County announced today it has received $16,800 from the Monsanto Fund - a private foundation and the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company - to support its Community Impact Fund which focuses on three vital areas of need in Ventura County: Education, Income and Health. “Monsanto is committed to supporting the communities where we do business. We are proud to support the United Way of Ventura County’s local efforts and outreach programs such as Volunteer Ventura County and 2-1-1 Information and Referral services and programs,” said Kevin Lane, Director of Operations at Seminis in Oxnard, CA., a Division of Monsanto.
