Mars Wrigley Foundation
Nurturing wellbeing to improve lives and inspire happiness in our communities.
The Mars Wrigley Foundation believes happiness makes people's lives better.
That's why the Mars Wrigley Foundation focuses on nurturing wellbeing to improve lives and inspire happiness in our communities. We nurture wellbeing by cultivating physical, emotional and social resilience. We improve physical resilience by taking a holistic approach to oral health. We enable emotional and social resilience by creating spaces that improve quality of life and strengthen connections in communities. We aim to support the most vulnerable populations and critical needs in collaboration with our trusted partners. And, we respond to our operating and sourcing communities in times of crisis.
Our areas of focus
The Foundation nurtures wellbeing by strengthening physical wellbeing and social connections. We do this by providing oral health education and care, improving lives in mint and cocoa-growing regions, and creating resilient and vibrant communities. Together with our partners, we’re committed to improving lives and inspiring happiness.
Nurturing Wellbeing Through Physical Resilience
Creating physical resilience in underserved communities with oral health education and treatment.
Our Impact
Since 2010, the Mars Wrigley Foundation has proudly supported more than twenty programs providing oral health education and treatment, which has impacted over 8 million people. One of our longstanding partners is Save the Children, who we work alongside to offer oral health education and dental services, respond to global crises, and facilitate access to clean water and sanitation in underserved communities.
Nurturing Wellbeing Through Social and Emotional Resilience
Inspiring happiness by improving lives in mint- and cocoa-growing communities and creating vibrant spaces that strengthen social connections.
Our Impact
Since 2013, the Mars Wrigley Foundation has reached over 1.8 million people, igniting learning, growth, inspiration, and building meaningful connections. Our impact spans from revitalizing community spaces for shared enjoyment to partnering with Pratham, an organization dedicated to education in India. For more than a decade, our partnership has been dedicated to addressing one of the most critical community needs – improving basic literacy.
Partner Spotlight: Our Change Makers
How Let's Smile transforms oral health by inspiring happiness
Let's Smile is a Healthier Smiles grant recipient of the Mars Wrigley Foundation, in collaboration with The American Dental Hygienists' Association. Their mission is to empower children and teenagers by offering comprehensive, accessible and culturally sensitive dental care. By implementing innovative educational programs, fostering community collaboration and maintaining a commitment to inclusivity, Let's Smile strives to not only provide treatment but also inspire the next generation to take control of their oral health. Learn more about Let's Smile
We have 15 markets with active programs
Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.
The Mars Wrigley Foundation focuses its grantmaking on its strategic priority areas to improve lives and inspire happiness. We proactively establish philanthropic partnerships to ensure we have the greatest impact and are maximizing our resources. As a result, we regret we are unable to accept unsolicited grant proposals.
