SHRM Foundation

The SHRM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Foundation is a legally separate
organization, and is not funded by SHRM membership dues.

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from the HR
profession, including academics, practitioners and representatives from
SHRM.

The mission of the SHRM Foundation is to maximize the impact of the HR
profession on organizational decision-making and performance by
promoting innovation, education, research, and the use of research-based
knowledge.

The SHRM Foundation's work includes:

Innovative academic research grants. The SHRM Foundation is a leading
funder of HR research. In 2008, the SHRM Foundation awarded a record
$750,000 in grants to fund rigorous, original academic research with
practical implications for HR management practice.

Scholarships. The SHRM Foundation awards $170,000 annually in education
and certification scholarships to professional and student SHRM members,
and doctoral students.

Educational resources. The SHRM Foundation's Effective Practice Guidelines
series make research findings easily accessible to HR practitioners. The
Foundation has also created a series of educational DVDs for SHRM chapter
programming, staff trainings, and executive education sessions.

To support this work, the SHRM Foundation conducts an annual fundraising
campaign. We are grateful for the generous support we receive from SHRM
chapters and state councils, individuals, corporations and others. Your
financial support is vital to ensure that the SHRM Foundation can continue
this important work.