AFL Invests Additional $4.5 Million in the AFL Foundation, to Expand Global Philanthropic Impact Worldwide

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AFL announced today a $4.5 million contribution to The AFL Foundation, bringing the foundation’s total investment to $14.5 million since the launch in 2024. This contribution underscores AFL's intent to grow the foundation into a meaningful, long-term philanthropic force across the communities where associates live and work around the world.

Established to mark AFL's 40th anniversary, the foundation formalizes a long-standing tradition of supporting community engagement. In the first year, the foundation awarded its inaugural grant to the Middle Tyger Community Center, providing $1 million to help expand family and mental health services, an example of AFL’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical community needs.

“When we created The AFL Foundation, we made a commitment to shape the next 40 years and beyond,” said Jaxon Lang, AFL President and CEO. “This contribution strengthens that promise by expanding what’s possible and ensuring we can continue responding meaningfully in our communities.”

AFL has long supported communities through disaster relief, volunteer initiatives, scholarships and hundreds of grants and sponsorships — directing more than $1.1 million to organizations in the three years prior to the foundation's launch, while associates logged more than 6,000 volunteer hours. The foundation builds on that record by giving the company's generosity greater structure, scale and staying power, anchored in its Community-Centered core value. AFL Foundation funds are invested through the Spartanburg County Foundation, which serves as the foundation’s nonprofit fiduciary.

"We're focused on ensuring every dollar creates real, lasting impact, strengthening nonprofits, supporting families and building more resilient communities," said Grant Burns, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of AFL and Chair of The AFL Foundation. "This investment allows us to do that at a scale that can truly move the needle."

To learn more about how AFL is investing in communities worldwide, visit AFL's Community page.

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Founded in 1984, AFL is a global manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, broadband, data center, AI and industrial markets. With products in over 130 countries, AFL specializes in fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission/compression and substation accessories, connectivity solutions, fusion splicers, and test and inspection equipment. Guided by Customer-Focused and Community-Centered values and a strong commitment to safety, the company operates manufacturing facilities worldwide and provides a comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions supporting network infrastructure, data centers, service providers, wireless and power grid modernization. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com.