The A. O. Smith Foundation

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Please note: the Foundation's bylaws prohibit contributions to politically active organizations or any other organization whose chief purpose is to influence legislation. 

Programs for A. O. Smith Employees

The Foundation believes education to be one of the most important investments individuals can make in the future and operates two distinct programs to that end: 

• Our Matching Gift Program matches dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $3,000 per year, all employee contributions to qualified colleges, universities and high schools.
• Our Scholarship Program assists employees’ children who plan to continue education in college or vocational-technical school, through renewable scholarships for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.