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Fifth Third Foundation
The Fifth Third Foundation is Fifth Third Bancorp's charitable foundation. It is the company's master landscaper, the entity that digs deep into the communities that Fifth Third Bank serves. In doing so, the Fifth Third Foundation identifies areas for specific action and details a plan to help the Bank take proactive steps to help build a better tomorrow.

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Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was the first corporate foundation established by a financial institution in the United States. Since that time, the Fifth Third Foundation has worked closely with community organizations to find ways to help them fulfill their important missions. It does this by providing grant funds, making recommendations for additional funding sources, and helping champion their causes through volunteer and other efforts.

In 2007, the Fifth Third Foundation made 576 grants worth $4.3 million. Many of the grants were made to not-for-profit organizations that support four primary areas: arts and culture, community development, education, and health and human services. These areas of emphasis helped the Fifth Third Foundation focus its giving to make the greatest possible impact.