Philanthropy

Our commitment to excellence doesn’t end with our products. As a good corporate citizen Rolls-Royce supports education, social regeneration and art projects in North America.

National Air and Space Museum

In 2007, Rolls-Royce pledged $2 million to support continual development of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. To recognize the company’s investment, the Welcome Center at the Museum’s flagship building on the National Mall will be known as the “Welcome Center sponsored by Rolls-Royce.”

Purdue University

In 2004 Rolls-Royce committed to a $250,000 sponsorship to support the construction of the new Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering at Purdue University. The center will house the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the School of Materials Engineering, the Department of Freshman Engineering, the Division of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Engineering Projects in Community Service.

United States Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

In 2005 Rolls-Royce pledge $250,000 to the USMC Heritage Foundation. The foundation, established in 1979, is a private, non-profit organization that supports historical programs for the Marine Corps. Programs include: education, awards, publications, special projects and preservation. In 1999 the foundation expanded its mission to include the creation of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, located in Quantico, VA.

United States Air Force Museum Foundation

In 2005, Rolls-Royce committed to a $250,000 donation to the USAF Museum Foundation. The Foundation assists in the development and expansion of the National Museum of the United States Air Force, located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The Foundation receives, holds and administers gifts in the best interest of the museum.