The Partners Group has long prioritized giving back to our communities and those in need. In 2008, as a response to the recession that caused hardship across the US, the company decided to forego extravagant holiday events in favor of an all-hands volunteering effort.
In fact, since the company’s founding in 1981, philanthropy has been a cornerstone. We have long had a credo of “giving back to our communities and inspiring others to do the same.” And give back we do, allowing each employee eight hours of PTO per quarter to donate their time to non-profit organizations of their choice.
In 2020, we accelerated our efforts by kicking off a 10-year giving campaign called Give30. The goal is to donate $30 million in time and money to the community as well as through profit sharing to our own employees by 2030. (As of the start of 2026, we have raised more than $16 million and counting!)
In support of this decade-long Give30 campaign, we established the TPG Foundation as a means of generating large-scale donations through major fundraising events, such as the annual TPG Throwdown, a Portland cornhole tournament, and our Paddle Palooza, a summertime pickleball event at our Renton, WA, offices. Funds generated by these events are given to specifically chosen charities and non-profits that serve the next generation.
“It’s not just about hitting our goal,” says TPG Foundation Director Emily-Rose Galati. “Every hour volunteered and every dollar raised helps us invest in the health, wellbeing, and education of the next generation. We’ll keep showing up until that promise is real in every community we serve.”
Enjoy this glimpse of our staff’s compassionate culture, especially during the holidays. Thanks to all who participated in these events, as well as in volunteering opportunities year-round.
For more information about TPG’s philanthropic efforts and our 2026 fundraising events, contact Emily-Rose at egalati@tpgrp.com or visit thepartnersgroup.com/tpg-foundation/.
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