About Us

Who We Are

Broadcom Foundation is a private non-profit public benefit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Broadcom Foundation was founded in 2009 and funded solely by Broadcom Corporation. Broadcom is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications whose products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. Broadcom Foundation is managed by its Executive Director and Foundation Board of Directors who direct its Mission and core initiatives.

Our Mission

To advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education by funding research, recognizing scholarship and increasing opportunity.

Foundation Goals

• Advance STEM learning at all levels of education.
• Increase the number of engineers entering the workforce by supporting innovative programs that inspire and motivate youth to pursue a career in engineering
• Reduce economic disparity by creating opportunities for qualified students to pursue STEM educational degrees
• Close the STEM education gap among women, ethnic and minority populations
• Improve the vitality of communities where Broadcom Corporation employees live and work around the globe
• Create opportunities for volunteerism and civic engagement by Broadcom Corporation employees in communities where they live and work
• Strengthen Broadcom Corporation social responsibility and global citizenship

Funding Areas

Broadcom Foundation's core Mission is to fund innovative programs, scholarship and research in STEM Education. Broadcom Foundation identifies organizations whose work aligns with its core Mission and may invite them to submit a funding proposal.

Broadcom Foundation welcomes partnerships with other foundations in order to achieve Foundation Goals.

STEM Education & Research

Broadcom Foundation supports innovation in teaching and learning that leads to greater understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, their practical applications and the value these disciplines bring to innovation and improving our world.

To that end, the Broadcom Foundation funds:

• Graduate and post-graduate STEM research, scholarship and education initiatives
• Undergraduate STEM education
• The National Broadcom MASTERS® Competition for Middle Schoolers
• Opportunities to close the K-12 STEM education gap among women and diverse populations in Broadcom Communities

Community Engagement

Broadcom Foundation accepts a limited number of online applications from eligible nonprofits that offer K-12 STEM education, health and human services in communities where Broadcom Corporation employees live and work. Broadcom Foundation gives special consideration to programs with opportunities for the 10,000 Broadcom Corporation employees to contribute their time and talent as volunteers, competition judges, mentors and educators.

Excellence

Broadcom Corporation's commitment to excellence is reflected in the partnership it has forged with the Society for Science & the Public (SSP) to sponsor the Broadcom MASTERS - a national middle school competition focused on recognizing kids who achieve mastery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through science fairs. The Broadcom MASTERS International also recognizes excellence of talented middle schoolers around the world. Through the National Broadcom MASTERS competition, middle schoolers are inspired to continue STEM studies through high school and to become the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.

Leadership

Foundation Leadership

• Scott A. McGregor, President
• Paula Golden, Executive Director
• Gregg S. Morrison, Chief Financial Officer
• Maria Wronski, Treasurer
• Lauri D. Fischer, Secretary

Foundation Board

• Eric K. Brandt
• Arthur Chong
• Scott A. McGregor
• Henry Samueli, Ph.D.
• Terri L. Timberman

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Public Documents

Broadcom Foundation files an annual Form 990-PF with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to provide financial information and lists funds awarded during the fiscal year. These forms, as well as other public documents, are accessible through the links below.

• Articles of Incorporation
• Foundation Bylaws

2012

• Annual Report

2011

• Annual Report
• Tax Form 990-PF
• Tax Form CA-199
• Tax Form CA-RRF-1

2010

• Annual Report
• Tax Form 990-PF

2009

• Annual Report
• Tax Form 990-PF

STEM Defined

The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are collectively considered the core technological foundation of an advanced society and an indicator of a society's ability to sustain itself and prosper. The primary mission of Broadcom Foundation is to advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education by funding research and scholarship in K-12 through post-graduate education.

There is a sense of global urgency to inspire, train and deploy the next generation of scientists and engineers to address the grand challenges of this century. Broadcom Foundation believes that improvement in STEM education requires the active participation of a wide range of stakeholders including businesses, non-profits, philanthropists, scientists, engineers, educators and various participants in the private sector.

Broadcom Corporation and Broadcom Foundation are partnering with universities, foundations, non-profits, and organizations representing thousands of scientists, engineers and educators to motivate and inspire young men and women from all walks of life to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to take part in creating the next great generation of innovators.

Geographic Focus

Broadcom Foundation invites organizations to apply for funding if the project or program furthers Broadcom Foundation's STEM education Mission and Goals. Broadcom Foundation only accepts online proposals from eligible non-profit organizations in communities where Broadcom Corporation employees live and work.

Communities where Broadcom employees number 25 or greater: