Communities
At Costco, we believe that our business is successful not only when we provide quality merchandise at a good value for our members, but also when we contribute to the well-being of the communities where we do business.
Highlights
Over 140.8M Pounds in Donations
In fiscal year 2025 (FY25), Costco contributed food and other products from our U.S. warehouses and depots to Feeding America. International locations also donated.
$97M+ in Charitable Contributions
Costco budgets 1% of pretax profits for selected charitable contributions focused on children, education, and health and human services in our communities.
Over 50,000 Charities Supported
For over 40 years, employees’ donations and company matching have raised millions for fighting poverty, disaster relief and more via our Workplace Giving Campaign.
Community Engagement:
By the Numbers
By the Numbers
See some of the ways in which Costco strives to have a positive impact in the communities where we operate.
$54M
Amount raised for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in FY25 in the U.S. and Canada.
2,700+
Scholarships awarded through the Costco Scholarship Fund since 2000.
$509M
Amount raised over 40+ years of our annual Workplace Giving Campaign (employee donations + Costco company matching).
1%
Costco pretax profits budgeted every year for charitable contributions.
186M Meals
Donated to local communities from over 900 participating Costco locations globally.