Google.org is the name of Google’s philanthropic arm that funds technology for social good.
Google.org was established in 2005 with a mission focused on using innovation to address global challenges, including climate change, public health, poverty, education, and economic opportunity. Its work has included grants, investments, employee support, and technology donated to nonprofit organizations.
A common mix-up is Google for Nonprofits, which is a program providing eligible organizations with access to products and services such as Google Workspace, advertising tools, and YouTube features. The Google Foundation is another Google-related charitable entity, but it is not the standard name for the company’s main philanthropic arm. Google.org is also distinct from Google’s ordinary corporate donations and product-giving programs.
The organization has supported crisis response, racial justice, digital skills, disability inclusion, and artificial-intelligence projects intended to create social benefit. Its emphasis on technology and data is what makes the name especially associated with technology for social good.