Corporate Giving

Pioneer and our employees have a storied philanthropic history - our corporate charitable giving mission is to positively impact organizations that improve the communities where we live and operate. Pioneer is proud of our employees’ volunteerism, generosity and willingness to give back. Our RESPECT values are focused on our most important asset, people - including employees, contractors and those with whom we interact in our communities.

When you spend time with us, it won’t take long to see that our company values create a culture of being good neighbors. In 2020, Pioneer implemented an employee charitable giving match program, WELL Spent. Pioneer matches our employees’ donations to the charitable organizations of their choice. The program helps us serve the needs of our communities, support employee involvement within those regions and build positive stakeholder relationships.

Pioneer’s Charitable Giving Focus

  • Community & Economic Development – Organizations that improve the quality of life in economic and community infrastructure, capacity building, economic development, safe neighborhoods, cultural experiences and job training.
  • Social Services – Organizations that provide supportive services for low-income/at-risk individuals or families to help them on the road to self-sufficiency, such as services for families, disabled or elderly citizens, domestic disaster prevention, temporary shelter, and support for disadvantaged or disadvantaged people living in poverty.
  • Health & Well-Being – Programs that help educate and encourage public health and wellness education and equitable access to health care.
  • Education  – Programs that emphasize student academic achievement, focusing on academic enrichment and advancement, such as STEM programs, early childhood education, K-12, post-secondary, technical and vocational schools.
  • Sustainability & Environmental Programs – Programs that encourage sustainability through stewardship of community ecosystems, reduced water usage and emissions, natural resource conservation, environmental beautification and wildlife preservation.

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Grant and Sponsorship FAQs

What are the areas of focus for grants and sponsorships from Pioneer Natural Resources?

Pioneer’s charitable giving purpose is to positively impact organizations that improve the key issues and success of the communities where we live and operate. We seek out events, organizations and initiatives to support, constantly striving to improve the quality of life for others. Pioneer is proud of our volunteerism and willingness to give back.

Special consideration is given to charities where Pioneer employees volunteer their time and services. The charity must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the IRS and have administrative costs below 20%.

  • Community & Economic Development - Organizations that improve the quality of life in the areas of economic and community infrastructure, capacity building, economic development, safe neighborhoods, cultural experiences and job training.
  • Social Services - Organizations that provide supportive services for low-income/at-risk individuals or families to help them on the road to self-sufficiency, such as services for families, disabled or elderly citizens, domestic disaster prevention, temporary shelter, and support for those who are disadvantaged or living in poverty.
  • Health & Well-Being - Programs that help educate and encourage public health and wellness education and equitable access to health care.
  • Education - Programs that emphasize student academic achievement, with a focus on academic enrichment and advancement, such as STEM programs, early childhood education, K-12, post-secondary, technical and vocational schools.
  • Sustainability & Environmental Programs - Programs that encourage sustainability through stewardship of community ecosystems, reduced water usage and emissions, natural resource conservation, environmental beautification and wildlife preservation.

What organizations are eligible to receive a grant or sponsorship from Pioneer Natural Resources?

  • Eligibility of 501(c)(3) organizations are consistent with the eligibility requirements of the rest of Pioneer’s charitable giving focus.
  • The recipient organization must be tax-exempt, nonprofit, and hold a current Section 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The organization must be classified by the IRS as a public charity.
  • Educational institutions that are 4yr colleges and universities, 2yr junior and community colleges, and graduate and professional schools that are recognized by the IRS as a tax-deductible institution under the IRS Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) are eligible, in addition to other organizations including, but not limited to:
    • The United Negro College Fund,
    • The American Indian College Fund, and
    • The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
  • K-12 schools, either public or private, are eligible. Note: Public K-12 schools will need to receive gifts through either their local ISD foundation or through their PTA organizations.

What is not eligible to receive a grant or sponsorship from Pioneer Natural Resources?

  • Individuals
  • Religious institutions or houses of worship.
  • Gifts to fulfill pledges, tithes or other religious-related financial commitments.
  • Appointed or elected government boards, commissions or other organizations that are designated as anything other than a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS.
  • Organizations whose primary function is lobbying or litigation.
  • Organizations/projects that are religious or political in nature.

Can I send the application directly to an employee of Pioneer Natural Resources or mail it in?

  • No, Pioneer only accepts applications online.

I applied for a $5,000 grant or sponsorship but only received $1,500. Will I receive the remaining funds?

  • Regretfully, we are unable to provide full funding support for your program at this time. We receive many more grant requests than we are able to fund. We wish you success in securing additional financial support for your program.

When will I be contacted about the status of my application?

  • You will receive an email confirmation once you submit your application. Once your application has been reviewed by Pioneer, you will receive a notification whether your grant has been approved or declined.

If our organization is awarded a grant or sponsorship, what are the reporting requirements?

  • Sponsorships – Submit an event recap 45 days after the event with the impact the event provided the community, number of attendees and marketing activity.
  • Grants – Submit grant impact 60 days after funds are received with information on community impact and marketing activities.