S&P GLOBAL FOUNDATION
We support inclusive sustainable economies and thriving global communities.
About
The S&P Global Foundation, the keystone of our philanthropic efforts, supports the building of inclusive, resilient economies.
Our S&P Global Foundation programs maximize opportunities to engage our people and are created to have a real impact in the communities where we live and work.
The S&P Global Foundation focuses its efforts where we can make a real difference: Diversifying Technology & Data and Creating Environmental Resilience.
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Our Focus
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Tech & Data
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Environmental Resilience
Our Focus
Our primary focus areas for Foundation grant making address issues essential to long-term sustainability, and provide maximum opportunities to engage and leverage the extensive expertise of our people worldwide.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important factors in our work.
Our focus is
- Diversifying Technology & Data
- Creating Environmental Resilience
Diversifying Technology & Data
We help diversify the tech sector and build generational wealth by opening job training and placement opportunities to traditionally underrepresented communities.
What our grantees do
- Increase representation of women, people of color, and veterans in the technology and data sectors
- Increase ability for underrepresented communities to access well-paying quality jobs in the tech industry
- De-bias AI, machine learning and evolving tech systems
Creating Environmental Resilience
We help vulnerable communities adapt to new climate realities and prepare for and rebound from climate-related disasters.
What our grantees do
- Minimize environmental and human risks associated with disasters
- Return critical infrastructure and services to functionality after a disaster
- Reduce risks of future incidents among vulnerable populations
Our Grantee Partners
By partnering with local organizations, we support the commitment and efforts of our people to help power thriving sustainable communities around the world. We also partner with organizations such as Reboot Representation to inspire students from diverse backgrounds to become STEM leaders. We unlock economic opportunity for skilled immigrants and refugees by supporting Breaking Barriers. We partner with Resilient Cities Network to future-proof communities and critical infrastructure. And we harness the vast knowledge and experience of our people to connect mentors with purpose-driven entrepreneurs through MicroMentor. When our people partner with the Foundation to support these efforts, the diversity of skill, experience and creative thinking strengthens the S&P Global workforce, the Foundation and the organizations we support.
Our Grant Guidelines
The S&P Global Foundation accepts proposals and grant requests by invitation only from organizations with demonstrated success in the outlined focus areas, and a focus on communities where our people live and work. Please note that the Foundation will not review or respond to any unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals. The S&P Global Foundation funds only charitable, not-for-profit organizations exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The S&P Global Foundation will not support organizations that discriminate against any of their employees or applicants for employment because of age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law (e.g., civil union status, height, weight, arrest record and status with regard to public assistance, to the extent protected under applicable law).
Regardless of tax status, the S&P Global Foundation does not directly fund the following types of organizations, activities or purposes:
Endowments or capital campaigns (exceptions are made by invitation only)
Fraternities or Sororities
Individuals
Fundraising events or organizations
Programs designed to promote religious or political doctrines
Political or lobbying organizations
Professional associations
Private foundations
Foundation Board of Directors
With experience across every industry sector, our Foundation leaders possess unique insight into global markets. Through this lens they foster an environment that rewards thinking differently about the ways to connect the knowledge- and skill-driven work of S&P Global and the needs of society.
S&P Global
Annette O'Hanlon
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Culture & Engagement and Chair of the S&P Global Foundation
Annette O’Hanlon serves as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Culture & Engagement and Chair of the S&P Global Foundation.
S&P Global
Dimitra Manis
S&P Global
Executive Vice President, Chief Purpose Officer
Dimitra is Executive Vice President, Chief Purpose Officer of S&P Global. She oversees People, Marketing, Corporate Responsibility, DEI, and Communications. She serves as a board member at S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, S&P Global Foundation, and the British American Business Inc. where she also serves on the Nominating and Compensation Committee.
A bold, inspirational leader, Dimitra is known for leading award-winning teams through transformations. She is a trusted advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and boards of directors on business, compensation, organizational change, diversity, talent strategies, M&A, and crisis management.
Dimitra is renowned for leading a “People First” experience that continues to make a lasting impact on people, customers, and local communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dimitra co-led the S&P Global COVID-19 Steering Committee and informed the CEO and Board of Directors on critical business continuity decisions. Building on extensive experience leading business transformations, Dimitra acts as executive sponsor for strategic initiatives that drive business growth or build foundational capabilities. She was a member of the steering committee for S&P Global’s merger with IHS Markit and is leading integration for People, Marketing, Corporate Responsibility, DEI, and Communications.
Before joining S&P Global, Dimitra had a breadth of experience as a People leader. She has led teams across industries, including Consumer Goods [Revlon, The Esteé Lauder Companies, Nike], Financial Services [AXA Group, ANZ Banking Group], Data, Information and Technology [Thomson Reuters, OpenLink], Entertainment [Village Roadshow], and Communications [Nortel Networks].
A native Australian, Dimitra has lived and worked in many countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Monash University, Australia, and a postgraduate diploma from Deakin University, Australia. She has taught as an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, USA, Cornell University, USA, Mountbatten Institute/St Mary’s College, United Kingdom and Monash University, Australia.
S&P Global
Swamy Kocherlakota
Chief Digital Solutions Officer, S&P Global
Swamy Kocherlakota is Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Solutions Officer of S&P Global and the Executive Sponsor of Kensho, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology innovator within S&P Global. He is responsible for driving the Company's digital transformation and delivering productivity improvements for customers and colleagues.
With a focus on leading-edge technology, digital ecosystems and AI, Mr. Kocherlakota and his team are responsible for building a secure, scalable and resilient foundation that helps S&P Global power global markets.
Prior to joining S&P Global, Mr. Kocherlakota was Senior Vice President, Global Head of Technology Operations & Infrastructure at Visa Inc., where he oversaw global infrastructure and applications that processed more than 130 billion transactions annually.
Before Visa, Mr. Kocherlakota was head of Global Infrastructure Engineering and Architecture at Bank of New York Mellon Corp and led their infrastructure transformation. Mr. Kocherlakota has been recognized as a Distinguished Engineer at Lucent Bell Labs, where he managed technology for Lucent and its ventures.
In addition to his role as Chief Digital Solutions Officer, Mr. Kocherlakota sponsors S&P Global’s Asian Professionals for Excellence (APEX) People Resource Group, which is focused on building leadership competencies and increasing opportunities for personal, professional and community success for its members.
Mr. Kocherlakota is a Registered Representative of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan State University.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Warren Breakstone
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Head of Data & Research
Warren Breakstone leads the Data & Research business for S&P Global Market Intelligence. In this role, he oversees the Capital IQ platforms, S&P Global Marketplace, and associated analytical, data visualization, and content solutions. Warren is a member of the division's operating committee.
Before his current role, Warren led the Data Management Solutions business of Market Intelligence with responsibility for the division’s data feed, cloud, and other strategic distribution channels, along with management of CUSIP Global Services and Trucost, now part of Sustainable1.
With over 25 years in banking and financial information services, Warren has held senior leadership positions across various global firms, including Thomson Reuters, Primark, and The Chase Manhattan Bank. He joined S&P Global in May 2015 to lead the Investment Management business.
Warren earned a bachelor’s degree from Clark University and a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University. He serves on the Board of Directors for the New York American Heart Association and the S&P Global Foundation and previously served on the Scarsdale Library Board of Trustees. Warren is also the executive sponsor of VALOR, the S&P Global Employee Resource Group that supports veterans and their families.
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Ching Ong
Vice President, Asia-Pacific
Ching is Vice President of S&P Global Commodity Insights, a division of S&P Global and the leading independent provider of information, benchmark prices and analytics for the energy and commodities markets.
She is responsible for all commercial activities in Asia Pacific (APAC) including sales and new business development strategies, global commercial relationships with APAC's largest and most strategic customers, as well as business strategies in the region's developed and emerging markets. Ching is a board member of S&P Global Asian Holdings and the Chair of the S&P Global Commodity Insights APAC leadership team.
Ching joined S&P Global Commodity Insights more than 15 years ago, moving through various commercial leadership roles with the key focus on ensuring that S&P Global Commodity Insights delivers client-focused sales outcomes throughout APAC. Her experience covers a diverse spectrum of geographies, commodities and customer segments ranging from exploration companies, miners, traders, to end-users such as utilities and airlines, as well as government agencies and financial institutions. Under her leadership, the scale and diversity in S&P Global Commodity Insights' market share, business portfolio and commercial organization in APAC have grown significantly.
Before joining S&P Global, Ching worked in the highly competitive Singapore technology sector for over 10 years, partnering with world-class leading companies such as IBM, Microsoft Corporation, Dell EMC and Cisco Systems, to develop bespoke enterprise solutions for corporations and governments. This included 4 instrumental years building successful business models in a technology start-up, covering the areas of system integration, cybersecurity, data analytics, business applications and network infrastructure.
For 2 years, Ching also supported The National Kidney Foundation in Singapore, where she led the implementation and growth of the corporate sponsorship department.
Ching received a Bachelor of Commerce degree in International Business and Marketing from the Murdoch University in Perth, Australia.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Alma Rosa-Montañez
General Counsel, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Alma is a member of the S&P Global legal department, and her practice focuses on securities, corporate finance, and governance. She also leads a team of attorneys providing advice on securities, corporate finance, governance, labor, employment, benefits, ERISA, and immigration. In addition, Alma supports the Board of Directors on Audit Committee, Finance Committee, and corporate governance matters. She is also responsible for subsidiary management in the Americas, including the S&P Global Foundation, the company’s charitable arm. Alma previously served as Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at S&P Global Ratings. Prior to joining S&P, she was in private practice, specializing in complex financial transactions throughout the Americas.
Alma earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Stanford University. She earned a juris doctor from the Columbia University School of Law, where she also served on the Editorial Board of the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law and completed a certificate in Comparative and International Law from the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Amanda Samuel
Associate General Counsel
Amanda Samuel is Associate General Counsel of S&P Global Market Intelligence where she leads the Commercial Transactions team for the Americas. Ms. Samuel is also responsible for advising internal stakeholders on legal and business strategy and risk, including practices and policies, enterprise risk, information security and intellectual property. Ms. Samuel is a board member of BOLD.
Before joining S&P Global in 2014, Ms. Samuel was Intellectual Property and Contracting Counsel for the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications for the City of New York responsible for large, complex technology transactions. Prior to this role, she was Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Colgate-Palmolive Company responsible for trademark, copyright and other intellectual property related matters for global brands including Colgate, Hill’s, and Tom’s of Maine. Ms. Samuel began her legal career at the global law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where she focused on transactions, licensing and litigation involving intellectual property and antitrust matters.
Beyond her private sector experience, Ms. Samuel has held a range of chair and committee positions for the New York City Bar Association. She also served as the chairwoman of Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS). She has served as president of the of Princeton Alumni Association of New York City, president of the Princeton Class of 1992 and was a member of Princeton University’s Alumni Council.
Ms. Samuel holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Princeton University, a juris doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center and a master’s degree in business administration from the Stern School of Business at New York University.
Grantee News
S&P Global Foundation Commits Additional USD $2M to COVID-19 Relief Efforts
The S&P Global Foundation, the charitable arm of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), today announced a second round of grants aimed at supporting the global response to COVID-19. In addition to completing the initial allocation of USD $2 million, the Foundation has committed an additional $2M to widen its impact globally and support small businesses in this critical time of need, bringing total contributions to USD $4M.
