PHOENIX — Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) today shared details of their philanthropic investments in Arizona, totaling nearly $600,000 since 2021, including more than $500,000 in 2024 and 2025 to date. This follows the release of PMI U.S.’s Philanthropy 2025 Benchmark Survey, “Invested in America: Today’s High Standards for U.S. Companies,” which found that Americans want a different kind of corporate philanthropy, one rooted in community and collaboration.
Results of the survey, released in June, point to a growing demand for companies to play a more active, community-centered role. Key findings included:
* 84 percent of Americans believe big companies have an ethical responsibility to support the communities where they operate.
* 53 percent see a heightened need for companies to be involved in their communities, citing the growing demand for services.
* Younger Americans, aged 21 to 44, ranked “local investment” as a very high priority for companies.
“We’re in a new era in which Americans expect practical, results-driven action from the companies operating in their communities and the brands they support,” said Marian Salzman, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at PMI U.S. “This is not about charity for the sake of appearances—it’s about investing in the real needs of real people. This is pragmatic philanthropy at its most powerful, and we’re committed to standing shoulder to shoulder with our trusted local partners in Arizona to deliver lasting, measurable change.”
PMI U.S.’s giving in Arizona reflects this philosophy through long-term investments in trusted organizations with deep community ties and a track record of generating impactful benefits.
Snapshot: PMI U.S. Giving in Arizona (2021–present)
Local organizations supported:
* University of Arizona’s Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic—to expand legal resources and support for military veterans statewide
* The Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul—to address food insecurity and poverty
* The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Ball—to help commemorate the U.S. Air Force’s 75th birthday and celebrate the base’s accomplishments
* The Prescott Farmers Market—to support local agriculture and bolster access to healthy food
* The El Mirage Firefighter Charities—for emergency services and disaster relief
* The Coconino Humane Association—to improve animal welfare in Northern Arizona
* The Northland Family Help Center—for support services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, homelessness, and trafficking in Northern Arizona
Today’s announcement follows the release of PMI U.S.’s Pragmatic Philanthropy: A New Imperative of Corporate Citizenship, a white paper that outlines the business’s approach to creating a sustainable impact through listening, partnership, and community involvement. The report also features a case study of PMI U.S.’s giving in action, including in Arizona.
