For more than 65 years, Toyota has been a part of the cultural fabric in the United States, establishing communities centered around manufacturing in cities across North America.
Toyota’s manufacturing facilities are the heart of all they do and Toyota’s highly skilled associates are the ones who make it happen.
Toyota Economic Impact Facts
$39B
$39 billion invested into U.S. operations.
$25.3B
$25.3 billion spent in local purchasing of parts, components, and goods and services.
$1.3B
In February 2023, Toyota announced a $1.3 billion investment at its flagship Kentucky facility for future electrification efforts.
40M
More than 40 million cars and trucks have been assembled in the U.S. between Toyota's 13 manufacturing plants, 14 including Toyota's joint venture with Mazda in Alabama.
90%
Nearly 90% of vehicles sold in the U.S. are assembled in North America.
49K
49,000 total jobs in the U.S.
Learn more about Toyota’s economic impact in the U.S. here.
Community Involvement
Toyota believes an auto company can also be a vehicle for change. That’s why Toyota is proud to partner with nonprofit organizations in the dozens of communities where they operate. Learn more about Toyota’s community engagement here.
Toyota Donates $80,000 to Schools in Arizona and Georgia in Support of Music Education
Toyota announced a donation of $80,000 to schools in Arizona and Georgia, providing them with the funds to support the schools’ existing music education programs. The benefitting schools include Chandler High School, in Chandler, Ariz., and Fulton County Schools (FCS), Benjamin Banneker High School and Tri-Cities High School in Atlanta, GA
A student event was hosted at Tri-Cities High School with special guests including Latin Grammy nominated music superstar, Danny Ocean, and Grammy-nominated composer, producer, philanthropist, and artist, Mali Wilson, along with other local music talent and Toyota representatives, to inspire students and engage them in conversations around the importance of music for creative expression and education. Students also engaged in an interactive session with Mali and Danny, along with local music producers, to demonstrate the power of collaboration for success.
“Music is not just an art form, it’s a universal language that fosters creativity and collaboration,” stated Steve Appelbaum, sponsorship senior manager, Toyota. “We recognize the vital role that education plays in shaping our future leaders. Every student deserves the opportunity to explore their talents, be it in music, sports or any academic pursuit, as it enriches their educational journey and prepares them for success in any career they choose.”
Toyota Motor North America announced its fourth round of funding awardees chosen by the Way Forward Fund. Aimed at strengthening access to care and injury recovery support for individuals and their families, the initial focus is on children with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Grant awards will go to:
Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Brain Injury Association of America
Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, Georgetown, Texas
Ascension Catholic Church, Bastrop, Texas
Grace Clinic, Rockwall, Texas
Sponsorships are awarded to:
TBI Warrior Foundation, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
Veterans Day celebrates and honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces every November, but the Toyota Veterans Association (TVA) serves military veterans every day. With more than 1,500 members and 16 chapters across the country, the growing business partnering group (BPG) serves as an advocacy and support group for veterans at Toyota.
But it isn’t just those who have served in the military who are active members. In fact, many participants are drawn to the organization because they feel a deep connection to or have loved ones who’ve served in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy or Space Force
“I’m an ally,” explains Ruth Jessen, senior analyst in Legal at Toyota. “I didn’t actually serve. My grandpa was in the Navy during World War II, and I’ve just always loved to support the military community because they do what I cannot. I recognize the sacrifices that the people make, and their families make, and I just try to find a way to help fill the gaps on the backside.”
Learn more about how Toyota supports veterans here.
Workforce Development & Education
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Nicole Massarand started with Toyota in 2017 as a cleaner, sweeping dust off the floors, wiping oil off the backs of machines, and vacuuming out the pit. After several promotions, Nicole is now Group Leader over one of Toyota's flex lines, where team members assemble three different cylinder head castings.
Toyota Drives Student Success with $5.8 Million Investment in Northeast Mississippi
As part of Toyota USA Foundation’s Driving Possibilities initiative, grants of up to $5.8 million over five years to Lee County and Pontotoc City Schools give students and teachers access to innovative tools and programs designed to provide foundational skills, build confidence, and align them with an individualized path to success.
Toyota Adds $250K to STEM Education Support for Plano ISD Academy
Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announced that it is providing an additional $250,000 to Plano ISD to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming and curriculum. Toyota previously provided financial support for STEM education in its home community as it announced the relocation of its North American headquarters to Plano in 2014. At that time, Toyota provided $1 million to the innovative Plano ISD Academy High School campus.
