At Ariel Investments, we have made a firm-wide commitment to social and civic responsibility. We believe it is our duty to support the community in which we work and live. We invest in the world we want to see. Our philanthropic contributions support organizations dedicated to advancing civil rights, improving public education, and promoting cultural expression and community well-being. As such, each Ariel team member is encouraged to give back through volunteer work and by providing their expertise as volunteer board members.

This Contribution Policy provides a guideline for Ariel’s allocation of resources, which may focus on the following criteria:
• Education and/or youth programs
• Community civic engagement
• Arts, culture and humanities
• Health
• Support for Ariel Employees non-profit board service and other relationships.
• Professional Organizations