Philanthropy, you might say, is woven into the fabric of Levi Strauss & Co. In 1897, our founder, Levi Strauss donated funds for scholarships — half of them for women — at the University of California at Berkeley. We have been finding ways to empower individuals and communities ever since.

Today, that heritage is enshrined in two dynamic foundations committed to social change and improving the lives of those in need.

For more than 50 years, the Levi Strauss Foundation has actively promoted workers rights, the fight against HIV/AIDS and building assets to protect poor families and marginalized individuals.

The Red Tab Foundation, started by Levi Strauss & Co. executive Jerry O’Shea, provides a financial safety net for any company employee or retiree in need.

Levi Strauss Foundation

Learn more about how the Levi Strauss Foundation demonstrates leadership and courageous risk-taking in its philanthropy.

Red Tab Foundation

Learn more about how the Red Tab Foundation helps company employees and retirees maintain their financial, physical and emotional health.