Our Commitment of Service to Others
Our greatest strength is our connection to the communities where we live and work through charitable partnerships, our network of independent retailers, local painting contractors, and the architectural and design community.
2023 GIVING BY THE NUMBERS
In 2023, Benjamin Moore provided the following support to charitable organization:
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$777,500
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Monetary Donations
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6,348
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Gallons of Paint
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$370,000
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Matching Gifts
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Caring for the Community
Benjamin Moore is committed to uplifting the communities we serve through programs and partnerships that transform and beautify spaces while helping to create safer, more accessible, and inclusive environments. Our multifaceted approach to social impact—in-kind donations, monetary contributions, and employee volunteerism—enables us to work with organizations where and how they need our support.
Learn more about our work in the communities we serve.
PRESERVING OUR HISTORY
Benjamin Moore is proud of our role in protecting and preserving history for the future. Our sustainable coatings contribute to the success of numerous local projects that maintain and beautify our environment and enhance historic places for generations to come.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Through strategic partnerships, Benjamin Moore enables individuals to achieve careers they never thought possible. Since 2015, we have provided $1 million in scholarship and program funding to help those who need it access enhanced education and workplace opportunities.
TRANSFORMING LIVES
At Benjamin Moore, we believe paint is transformational. Through our work with national and local organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Gary Sinise Foundation, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Homes for Heroes, Historic House Trust, and more, we’ve provided more than 23,000 gallons of paint to community projects that have enhanced spaces that bring people together.
HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Headquartered in the Garden State, Benjamin Moore has four locations in New Jersey, including our corporate offices, oldest manufacturing site, largest distribution center, and research and development facility. We recognize that without the basics, it’s difficult to thrive. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) serves 15 of the 21 counties in the state, including Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties, where our NJ-based Benjamin Moore locations are situated. Since 2020, we have provided more than $150,000 in grant funding to help CFBNJ in its efforts to combat food insecurity.
In addition to monetary donations, teams of Benjamin Moore employees donated their time to CFBNJ throughout 2023. In celebration of National Volunteer Month in April, more than 200 employees at our headquarters and research and development facility, in partnership with The Pack Shack, packed more than 135,000 meals to benefit CFBNJ and our neighbors in need.
DISASTER RELIEF
During times of crisis, Benjamin Moore looks for ways to support the victims and communities affected at home and abroad. In 2023, we saw several natural disasters, including the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and the devastating wildfire in Maui. Benjamin Moore provided a financial donation to Save the Children® to help the children and families in both regions. Benjamin Moore also made a monetary donation to the American Red Cross and partnered with our local retailer to give 300 gallons of paint to the Ohana Hope Village to help those displaced by the fire.
Supporting Our Business Partners
Since 1883, Benjamin Moore has been committed to distributing our products exclusively through the independent retail channel. With more than 7,500 locally owned and operated paint and decorating stores and hardware retailers throughout North America, as well as a presence in 74 countries, we understand our businesses’ important link to one another’s success.
Our work with independent, locally owned retailers spans many aspects of business support, from training and marketing solutions to in-store fixture programs and product promotions. Our overall goal is to ensure the success and longevity of each retailer’s business and the Benjamin Moore brand.
All Benjamin Moore independent retailers can benefit from the following resources.
- Store design and setup services
- Branded fixtures and installation
- Exterior sign program
- E-commerce and website program
- Co-op program
- Marketing asset library
Additionally, Benjamin Moore offers retailer business consulting to aid retailers through business or financial issues. These services include the following:
- Branching-out program
- Business refinements
- Problem identification and resolution
- Restructuring consulting
- Acquisition and growth forecasting
- Business and succession planning
- Training and success modeling
- Human resources insight and services
Learn more about becoming an independent Benjamin Moore retailer.
Uniting with Professional Painting Contractors
Together, skilled professional painting contractors and Benjamin Moore products enhance residential and community spaces. Understanding that these small businesses are more than jobs but livelihoods for generations, Benjamin Moore proactively supports our loyal contractors with extensive resources and services, including:
- Contractor Rewards™ loyalty program
- Marketing services support
- How-to and project advice from experts
- Troubleshooting tips and tools
- Color tools that help clients make color decisions,
preventing project delays
- Solutions for minimizing environmental impact
Collaborating with the Architectural and Design Community
Architects, designers, color consultants, and professional specifiers count on our experienced team for the resources they need to deliver quality services. This team provides:
- Technical information and specification guidance
- Training and collaborations with color consultants
- Hosting of local industry events
- Continuing education units (CEU) and other learning opportunities
Benjamin Moore works closely with industry associations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and Interior Designers of Canada. We also engage with local industry organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
We genuinely believe in cultivating an environment where all are provided with the tools and opportunities to thrive. Benjamin Moore is a charter founding partner of Well-Designed, a first-ever wellness organization dedicated to the A&D community. We continue to collaborate with the Black Interior Designers Network to produce tailored programs, events, and campaigns that inspire, educate, and uplift our customers.
With the planet at the forefront, Benjamin Moore continues to partner with Material Bank®, a sustainability-focused business, to ship samples to the A&D community. This relationship encourages the repurposing of returned samples to minimize gently used materials from entering the waste stream.