How We Support Programs

Intuit supports its philanthropic efforts through two foundations and an employee-run program.

  • The Intuit Foundation
    Funds grants made through alliances with nonprofits and the employee giving program
  • We Care & Give Back Program
    Sponsors the employee giving and volunteering program
  • Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation
    Sponsors programs related to the public interest, specifically programs that directly benefit individuals and small businesses; the foundation's first program is the Intuit Tax Freedom Project

The Intuit Foundation

The Intuit Foundation was created to foster economic empowerment both nationally and in communities where Intuit has a significant number of employees. The Intuit Foundation's purpose is to promote, enhance and finance charitable and educational activities by:

  • Supporting financial literacy programs that encourage economic empowerment
  • Funding and developing employee-run programs to address social issues as a way to advance economic empowerment (through the "We Care & Give Back" Program)
  • Matching donations made by Intuit employees (through the "We Care & Give Back" Program)

The Intuit Foundation is a separate organization established by Intuit to fund its charitable giving activities. Intuit is building an endowment in the foundation by making contributions when it can. This allows the foundation to continue to give back to our communities.

The Intuit Foundation does not consider unsolicited proposals for financial grants.

For more about projects supported by The Intuit Foundation, see Alliances With Nonprofits and Employee Giving and Volunteering.

"We Care & Give Back" Program

This companywide employee-run program puts Intuit's values into action by supporting employee efforts to give back to their communities. It grew out of a discussion in 1993, when the entire company set aside a full day to brainstorm about Intuit's vision and operating values. One of the values articulated in that discussion — "with our success comes the responsibility to give back to the community" — became the basis for donation matching and employee volunteering efforts at Intuit, which are known inside the company as the "We Care & Give Back" Program.

Supporting activities in locations throughout the United States and Canada, the program addresses social issues as a way to advance economic empowerment.

For more about projects supported by the We Care & Give Back Program, see Employee Giving and Volunteering.

The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation

The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation sponsors programs related to the public interest, specifically programs that directly benefit individuals and small businesses. The Foundation's mission is executed through public-private partnerships between Intuit and community-based organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and public officials at the local, state and federal levels.

The foundation was formally incorporated in 2002. Its premier program, the Intuit Tax Freedom Project, is a strategic initiative launched in 1998 primarily in response to public concerns about the digital divide and the need for electronic tax services to help disadvantaged and underserved taxpayers. Through the Intuit Tax Freedom Project, Intuit donates use of TurboTax® OnlineSM to individuals and families who meet annual eligibility criteria announced at the beginning of tax season. More than 11 million returns have been donated since this program began in 1998.

The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation does not consider unsolicited proposals for financial grants.

Board of Directors

The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation's Board of Directors includes company executives and meets four times per year. Current Board Members are:

Bernard F. McKay

Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Intuit
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation

Brad Henske

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Tax Group, Intuit
Vice President, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation

Tyler Cozzens

Senior Corporate Counsel, Intuit
Secretary, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation

Advisory Committee

The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation's Advisory Committee plays an important role in reviewing and suggesting appropriate philanthropic projects. The committee identifies projects that are consistent with the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation mission and objectives. The Advisory Committee meets with the Board of Directors at least twice a year. Current Advisory Committee members are:

Herb Schmertz

As Chairman of the Mobil Foundation and Mobil Oil's Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Relations, Schmertz developed an international reputation for innovative corporate philanthropy strategies and programs. He created Mobil's "Masterpiece Theatre" and "Mystery!" on PBS and won a lifetime achievement Emmy Award for his support and advancement of public television. The author of several books, Schmertz has been personally active in political and civic affairs and in Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns. He is President of the Schmertz Company, specializing in strategic consulting.

Paul E. Goulding

Goulding served for 20 years in senior staff positions in the U.S. Senate, including as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, then Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Arts and Education, and the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senator Pell authored the legislation creating today's federal system of Pell Grants for postsecondary education. Goulding also served in presidentially appointed positions as Director of Congressional Affairs and as Deputy Administrator and Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration. A recipient of Small Business Administration recognition awards, Goulding is now a business consultant in the field of small business development, technology policy and government procurement.

Patricia Mathis

A communications industry strategist and consultant and a national leader in postsecondary education, Mathis has served as Vice President of Boston University, and is on the Boards of Trustees of several major colleges and universities. She has served in the administrations of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Jimmy Carter, and planned and managed the executive agencies transition between Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. A former Assistant Secretary for Management at the U.S. Department of Treasury, Mathis chaired two presidential commissions: the Information Resources Management Commission and the Commission on Women's Business Enterprise. Mathis is the President and founder of Mathis, Inc.

Dr. Joseph H. Hagan

Dr. Hagan has served over 40 years in the field of education and politics, active both locally in his community and around the world. He holds multiple degrees, including an Ed.D. and D.Min. degrees from the Graduate Theological Foundation, an Ed.M. degree in social studies and administration from Boston University, and an A.B. degree in history with honors from Providence College. Most recently Dr. Hagen served as President of Roger Williams University (1999-2001) and President of Assumption College (1978-1998). He has served as a Presidentially-appointed Member of the National Council on the Humanities and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees at universities around the world.

Robert P. Bedell

As Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy under President George H. W. Bush, Bedell had responsibility for policy matters relating to government contracting, including all federal policies, regulations and practices pertaining to the advancement of U.S. small businesses through federal government contracts. Bedell served on the White House staff of President Ronald Reagan as Deputy Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and as Deputy General Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget. Bedell is currently in private law practice in the Washington, D.C., area, specializing in technology and public policy.

Edward J. Black

Black, an attorney, was Chief Legislative Assistant for Representative Louis Stokes, congressional liaison for Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and administrative assistant to Representative John LaFalce. As Deputy to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Black was responsible for the policy areas of international economics, trade and telecommunications. Black is President of the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), an international technology trade group. He is also chairman of the State Department's Advisory Committee on International Communications and President of the Washington International Trade Foundation.

James Ruda

A veteran of the information technology industry, Ruda managed state and local government matters at AT&T for 20 years. His responsibilities included strategic market management for the government, education and medical sectors, state and local programs, and related public policy for the company's Federal Systems business unit. Ruda has long held recognized leadership roles in national organizations that advance state and local issues and interests, including the Council of State Governments, the American Legislative Exchange Council and the National Council of State Legislatures. Ruda is now a consultant in electronic government innovation, education and related public policies.