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.
2022 Giving by the Numbers
In 2022, Benjamin Moore provided the following support to charitable organizations:
- $665,000 monetary donations
- 4,275 gallons of paint
- $325,000 matching gifts
Strengthening Communities
Benjamin Moore is committed to inspiring and transforming communities by supporting charitable programs and nonprofit organizations that provide stability, assist underserved populations, and preserve history for generations to come. Workforce development, housing and community development, and preservation/sustainability are at the core of our social impact efforts, providing support through disaster relief, career and educational programs, in-kind donations, financial contributions, and employee volunteerism.
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.
Developing Our Workforce
Through strategic partnerships, Benjamin Moore enables individuals to achieve careers they never thought possible. Since 2015, we have provided nearly $1 million in scholarship and program funding to help those who need it to access enhanced education and workplace opportunities in the trades, STEM, interior design and more.
Transforming Lives and Local Communities
At Benjamin Moore, we believe paint is transformational, and color can encourage tranquility and boost energy. Since 2019, Benjamin Moore and the American Cancer Society® (ACS) have been transforming the organization’s Hope Lodges across the U.S. to create welcoming spaces for patients and caregivers as they receive cancer treatment away from home. From brand new facilities in Dallas, TX, Houston, TX and Oklahoma City, OK, to upgrading lodges in Minneapolis, MN, Rochester, MN and Lexington, KY, Benjamin Moore has provided more than 3,000 gallons of paint in palettes curated in collaboration with local designers and retailers.
Our work with partners, such as the New York Rangers, has allowed us to refurbish community hockey rinks, donate helmets to youth hockey programs – including Ice Hockey in Harlem – and enhance neighborhoods with inspirational murals. We continue to seek ways to support veterans, underserved communities, and families in need.
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 & decorating and hardware retailers throughout North America and a presence in 74 countries globally, we understand our businesses’ important link to each other’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 + Installation
- Exterior Sign Program
- E-Commerce + 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:
- 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 home and community spaces. Understanding these small businesses are more than jobs but livelihoods for generations, Benjamin Moore proactively supports our loyal contractors with extensive resources including:
- “How to” and project advice from experts
- Troubleshooting tips and tools
- Color tools to help clients make project-delaying color decisions
- Solutions for minimizing environmental impact
Additionally, we support many trade associations, including the Painting Contractors Association, Commercial Painting Industry Association and the British Coatings Federation, to provide educational opportunities, business support, networking, and much more for painting professionals.
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, including:
- Providing technical information and project guidance
- Training and collaborating with color consultants
- Hosting local industry events
- Delivering continuing education units (CEU) and other learning opportunities
Benjamin Moore works closely with industry associations, including American Institute of Architects (AIA), 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. This year, we became a Charter Founding Partner of Well-Designed, a first-ever wellness organization dedicated to the A&D community. We also expanded our work 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. This relationship encourages repurposing of returned samples to minimize gently used materials from entering the waste stream.
Disaster Relief
During times of crisis, Benjamin Moore looks for ways to support the victims and communities affected. In 2022,
the company recognized the devastation following the start of the war in Ukraine, providing a financial donation to Save the Children® to help children and families in the region. Additionally, we are committed to working with our local retail partner to provide paint to help with the rebuild.