The financial services companies of the worldwide Allianz Group share a fundamental concern for safeguarding the future. In all areas of their business, Allianz Group companies find a common purpose in empowering people to manage risks and plan well for the future, and they do this in the interest of numerous stakeholders - customers, employees, shareholders and society itself. Working to safeguard the future is what Allianz companies do best; it is the heart of the Allianz Group's business.

Established in 2002, the Allianz Foundation for North America joined an international network of Allianz Group foundations working to apply this shared concern for safeguarding the future to challenges faced by society at large. This network includes, for example, the Allianz Foundation for Sustainability, dedicated to responsible environmental management, and the Allianz Cultural Foundation, which, through the arts, works to promote intercultural dialogue and cooperation among young people in Europe.

In addressing concerns for the future in North America, we believe one of the most significant social investments we can make is one in the ability of young people to live up to their fullest potential and pursue independent lives of leadership and public service. The mission of the Allianz Foundation for North America is to empower young people to shape a secure future for themselves and for the communities in which they live.

The Foundation is committed to creating sustainable social value by partnering with programs that help young people develop the skills, motivation, perspectives and opportunities they need to be successful, self-reliant and socially conscious members of society. We also seek to facilitate dialogue and networking among our diverse non-profit partners so that together we can maximize the social impact of our work.

A 501 (c) (3) entity under the United States IRS code, the Allianz Foundation for North America welcomes grant applications from non-profit organizations working to empower young people to shape a secure future.