Pokemon Go, Niantic and The Pokemon Company Group Donate $10 Million Minimum to Worldwide Organizations

The Pokémon Company International and its parent organization, The Pokémon Company, have recently announced the intent to donate a minimum of $5 million following Pokémon GO Fest 2020. The donation from the Pokémon Company group is in addition of $5 million minimum from Niantic meant for the organizations following the Go Fest 2020 event.

Here is the announcement:

The Pokémon Company group, which includes The Pokémon Company International and its parent organization, The Pokémon Company, recently announced the intent to donate a minimum of $5 million USD following Pokémon GO Fest 2020. This donation is in addition to the $5 million USD minimum that its partners at Niantic, publisher and developer of Pokémon GO, also committed to give organizations following the event.

The Pokémon Company group’s donation will benefit charitable nonprofit organizations around the world that improve the lives of children, which is a key pillar of the Pokémon brand’s global philanthropic efforts now and in the future. A large portion of the organizations receiving funds from this donation were chosen due to their focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. As part of The Pokémon Company group’s ongoing commitment to the Black community, this includes organizations supporting education and mentorship opportunities for Black children.

You can find the list of organizations around the world receiving funds from The Pokemon Company group here.