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Black Lives Matter contributions made by Orange County organizations

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By March 22, three organizations registered within Orange County had donated to the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the BLM Funding Database.

$102,000,000 was donated or pledged by these companies between 2020 and the present date.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company pledged the highest donation among area organizations and businesses, claiming to commit $100,000,000 to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Of the three organizations which pledged to donate to Black Lives Matter in recent years, two of them were confirmed to have fulfilled their pledge and actually donated the amount of money they said they would. It's unclear or unknown if the other organization followed through with its pledges.

Organizations from Orange Who Donated to the Black Lives Matter Movement
OrganizationDonated amountDetails
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company$100,000,000Pledged $100M to support minority communities on issues of racial equity and justice. Funds will be used for a variety of community-focused projects, including small business support, funding for affordable housing programs, and educational advancement programs. Funds will be a combination of charitable contributions and community investments. 2021 ESG report indicates that contributions have been made.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$1,000,000Pledged $1 million to “organizations advocating against systemic racism," beginning with $500k to the National Urban League and $250k in community improvement grants.
Pacific Life Insurance Company$1,000,000$1M transformational contribution to the American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality.

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