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Community Impact Employee-Driven, Local Impact Around the World

AMETEK is dedicated to good stewardship financial contributions. Often, these organizations
in the communities where we work and live. make a direct impact in the local communities where Philadelphia Eagles Eye Mobile
Along with operating as a responsible neighbor, we operate, which provides a broad, global reach.
we actively encourage our employees to make a Since 2016, the AMETEK Foundation has made The AMETEK Foundation has been a long-time partner of the Eagles Charitable Foundation including
positive impact through volunteer events and donations to more than 190 charitable organizations the program’s expansion with Vision To Learn. The Eagles Eye Mobile - Powered by Vision To Learn helps
financial support from the AMETEK Foundation. around the world. children in Philadelphia get the high-quality vision care they need to succeed in life. With our support,
more than 7,500 children have received free eye exams and glasses. AMETEK’s Reichert Technologies has
Established in 1960, the AMETEK Foundation is the Initiatives that are supported by the AMETEK Foundation also provided the organization with advanced optometry equipment to expand its efforts in additional
company’s charitable arm that empowers our include those that promote health and welfare; civic cities across the country.
colleagues to make a positive impact in their local and social service programs; and education — specifically
communities. We encourage our employees to apply with a focus on science, technology, engineering and
for grants that support the charitable organizations math (STEM) fields for underserved students.
where they have donated their time, talents and International STEM Scholarship Program

Each year, the AMETEK Foundation provides scholarships to more than 40 students seeking a
degree in STEM-related fields at selected schools in China, France and the United Kingdom.
These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic
performance, leadership and participation in school and community activities, and solid work
Volunteerism in Our Communities experience. Since 2016, the AMETEK Foundation has awarded more than 160 scholarships through
the program.
The AMETEK Foundation and the company also support AMETEK’s employees in their volunteer efforts. In recent
years, AMETEK colleagues from across our global footprint have hosted and participated in unique volunteer initiatives
that directly connect with our mission. A few examples include:
Promoting Childhood Literacy
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia PRERANA’s Nurture Merit Program
Since 2002, the AMETEK Foundation has partnered with the American Reading Company to
improve literacy rates among children in underserved communities across the United States. The
partnership has provided more than 120,000 books to students in kindergarten through third
grade – the most important years for childhood reading development. In addition, AMETEK colleagues
support these efforts by reading to students and working with teachers to promote American
Reading Company’s 100-book challenge. These activities encourage students at an early age to
make reading part of their everyday routine.

Supporting Pediatric Cancer Care in Brazil

Through the AMETEK Foundation, colleagues of AMETEK do Brasil support the Centro Infantil
Boldrini (Boldrini Children’s Center) in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. The hospital’s mission is
In 2019, colleagues at AMETEK’s corporate office volunteered with AMETEK India employees volunteer and donate to PRERANA’s Nurture to care for children and young adults in Brazil and Latin America suffering from cancer and rare blood
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, a youth development organization Merit Program, which provides financial aid to meritorious diseases. In addition to providing financial support, employees donate their time to visit with
that positively impacts the lives of more than 21,000 children through students from underprivileged backgrounds in Pre-University (PUC) patients, families and staff.
the game of golf. The AMETEK team helped rehabilitate the organization’s 1st Year (11th grade) up to college and professional degree programs.
home course, where it hosts events and camps that teach kids nine In addition to the financial support, employees help the program
core values: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, by offering counseling and “soft skills” training to increase students’
Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment. employability and self-confidence.