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Inside a classroom, a Delta employee wearing a white “DELTA” T‑shirt leans forward to assist a child seated at a table, while another adult in a pink jacket and white hat stands nearby. Children’s artwork and classroom materials fill the background.

Charitable Giving

Delta Air Lines and The Delta Air Lines Foundation tailor our giving to anticipate and respond to community needs, in alignment with our four giving pillars. We ensure our communities “Keep Climbing” by investing in key programs and partnerships that create a lasting impact for the planet and its people.

Delta Air Lines exemplifies what it means to be a true partner in youth empowerment. Their generous annual support for JA New York, combined with their national and global commitment to Junior Achievement more broadly, makes a profound difference in the lives of thousands of students every year.”

BETTY GARGER President and CEO, JA New York
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Environment

We are cultivating sustainable and livable communities locally as we combat climate change globally.

In support of our work to combat climate change, Delta Air Lines and The Delta Air Lines Foundation have contributed $16.6 million since 2019 to support Global Citizen’s efforts to deliver on the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Global Citizen is an advocacy platform dedicated to addressing climate change, poverty and inequality.

To help tackle urban heat and create equitable, healthy neighborhoods, Delta sponsors tree plantings and other green space enhancements in 10 markets, including projects with Trees Atlanta, TreePeople in Los Angeles, Speak for the Trees in Boston, Forterra in Seattle and MANG Foundation in Miami.

Delta partners with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect and restore some of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. This collaboration focuses on empowering local communities along the Chilean Patagonian Sea by providing advanced technology and specialized training to enhance marine conservation efforts. The partnership creates financial mechanisms that generate economic returns for the communities’ conservation investments.

2025 Update

Partnering with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect and restore some of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems.

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Equity

We are pursuing a more fair and just world by expanding economic opportunity for all while closing the access gap for future generations.

Delta Air Lines and The Delta Air Lines Foundation will deliver more than $16.5 million in charitable support over the next five years to Clayton County, Georgia, a Metro Atlanta community near Delta’s headquarters and the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. These grants will support Junior Achievement of Georgia, Clayton County Public Schools, the Flint River Boys & Girls Club and scholarships for Clayton County students who wish to build a career in aviation.

Additionally, Delta supports City of Refuge and its faith-based workforce development initiatives through the Workforce Innovation Hub. This programming empowers individuals to build sustainable careers and move forward on a path of economic opportunity.

Delta supports KABOOM! in our shared commitment to unite with communities to build intentional play spaces that spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for children who are often denied opportunities to thrive. Through our long-term partnership, Delta employees have built 46 play spaces since 2013 to improve the lives of children and the stability of communities around the United States.

2025 Update

Delta Air Lines and The Delta Air Lines Foundation will deliver charitable support over the next five years to Clayton County, Georgia, a Metro Atlanta community near Delta’s headquarters. These grants will support Junior Achievement of Georgia, Clayton County Public Schools, the Flint River Boys and Girls Club and scholarships for Clayton County students who wish to build a career in aviation.

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Education

We are connecting tomorrow’s employees, customers and communities with skills and experiences they need to take on the world with purpose.

As the official airline of the National Flight Academy (NFA) since 2013, Delta has funded scholarships for middle and high school students to attend a six-day, immersive learning experience aboard an NFA virtual aircraft carrier to inspire and build on their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.

Delta partners with 32 Junior Achievement (JA) chapters across five continents to teach students financial literacy and career readiness.

With Delta's support of Junior Achievement Africa, more than 50 students from seven African countries annually attend Delta Girls LEAD! Camp, an immersive all-girls learning experience in Accra, Ghana, that aims to develop future leaders.

2025 Update

Supporting Junior Achievement Africa in enabling students to attend Delta Girls LEAD! Camp, an immersive all-girls learning experience in Accra, Ghana, that aims to develop future leaders.

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Entire Wellness

We nurture all aspects of wellness to prepare members of our communities for thriving futures and flourishing lives.

Through Delta’s partnership with the American Red Cross, during fiscal year 2025 (year-end June 30), Delta employees, retirees and customers contributed 16,178 units of blood, collected at 386 drives across the country. Delta was the No. 1 corporate blood drive sponsor for the American Red Cross for the eighth consecutive year. We also support global disaster relief and international humanitarian aid through the American Red Cross and the Global Red Cross Movement, including The Delta Air Lines Foundation grant of $1 million as an Annual Disaster Giving Program partner. Delta Air Lines contributed $1 million for disaster relief for those affected by the wildfires in Southern California.

In support of the 9/11 National Day of Service, our colleagues volunteered at food pantries nationwide and continued our commitment to combating food insecurity also with the Central Texas Food Bank, Hands On Atlanta, the Latin American Association and others.

2025 Update

In support of the 9/11 National Day of Service, our colleagues volunteered their time at food pantries nationwide.