Caterpillar Foundation Donates $250,000 for Venezuela Earthquake Recovery

As of July 2026, the death toll from this year’s Venezuela earthquakes has reached 5,000. The United Nations Development Programme says the associated property damages have reached more than $6.7 billion, and climbing.

In response, the Caterpillar Foundation has made a $250,000 donation to the South American country’s recover effort, the firm says. Going directly to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) Global Recovery Fund, the funding will be allocated to both rapid response and long-term recovery across Venezuela, Caterpillar says.

“Our thoughts are with the people and communities of Venezuela who have been impacted by this devastating earthquake,” says Asha Varghese, president of the Caterpillar Foundation. “The loss and disruption caused by disasters like this can be overwhelming, and recovery often requires sustained support from many collaborators.

“The Caterpillar Foundation is committed to standing with communities during times of crisis, and this donation will help provide critical relief and assistance to those affected.”

The CDP is currently collaborating with local non-governmental organizations, the company says, hoping to deploy immediate resources like food and water to those in need. The organization will also be dropping medical supplies, temporary housing, and relief kits, among other items.

Alongside the initial $250,000 donation to the CDP, Caterpillar says the foundation is giving an annual $1 million investment through the American Red Cross’s Annual Disaster Giving Program. The program and the Caterpillar Foundation’s investment will help the Red Cross gather and distribute supplies before a disaster strikes, as well as provide emergency response after said disaster.

“The Caterpillar Foundation’s commitment also extends to Red Cross International Services, helping offer hope and comfort to communities around the world,” the Caterpillar Foundation says. “These vital funds support coordinating with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network to prepare for and respond to emergencies wherever and whenever they occur. Currently, the global Red Cross network is on the ground supporting the Venezuela earthquake response.”