Merrill Lynch Global Philanthropy

A Global Commitment to Youth and Communities

Merrill Lynch was founded in the idea that the world is full of opportunity. Opening the door to that opportunity for underserved children and youth is the focus of the firm’s global philanthropy. In 2006, the firm’s giving totaled nearly $40 million, with education receiving nearly half of that support.

Merrill Lynch supports programs that are global in scope, innovative, advance causes aligned with our business strengths, partner with the best nonprofit organizations, tap the passion and commitment of our employee volunteers, and transcend cultural sensitivities.

The Merrill Lynch Classroom, a suite of four signature programs, leverages the company’s people, expertise and capital to empower today’s youth through education. Programs equip young people with skills for self-reliance, financial independence and life success. They represent an early and sustained investment in transforming lives and communities.

Global Ambassadors™ Developing our next generation of global leaders by exposing children and youth to new perspectives, world issues, and the global economy as well as engaging them in the art of diplomacy and responsible global citizenship.

Pacesetter Schools™ Lending Merrill Lynch’s institutional strengths of leadership, innovation, and solutions to strengthen a global network of schools and to establish best practices in preparing kids for life.

Investing Pays Off® Supporting financial education, career development, long-term planning and business savvy for young people, to help create economically strong communities of productive, successful individuals.

Young Entrepreneurs™ Helping young people pursue business development and ownership by incubating new and enterprising ideas, providing access to seed money and the tools for economic prosperity, and connecting then to successful entrepreneurs.

For more information, please consult: www.ml.com/philanthropy.