FOUNDATION

The Universal Leaf Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1975. The Foundation is the philanthropic institution of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. (“Universal” or “the Company”) dedicated to fulfilling its social responsibility to the communities in which Universal and its subsidiaries have a physical presence or significant business interest, primarily in the U.S.

 

Universal has a strong sense of its responsibility to its communities to provide programmatic support through the Foundation for qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation is committed to good corporate citizenship as is evident by its investments in community programs, its financial support for community events and its promotion of employee volunteerism.

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The Universal Leaf Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1975. The Foundation is the philanthropic institution of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. (“Universal” or “the Company”) dedicated to social responsibility for the communities in which Universal and its subsidiaries have a physical presence or significant business interest primarily in the U.S.

 

Universal has a strong sense of social responsibility providing community support through programmatic support for 501(c)(3) organizations through the Foundation. The Foundation is committed to goodwill as is evident in its investment in the community and in addition to financial support, promotes employee volunteerism. The Company also provides support for events through corporate contributions.

 

Universal currently has significant business operations in the following locations:

 

  • Momence, Illinois
  • Oxford (Granville County), North Carolina
  • Rocky Mount (Nash County), North Carolina
  • Wilson, North Carolina
  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  • Kenbridge, Virginia
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • Grandview, Washington
  • Prosser, Washington