By Associated Press - Thursday, January 5, 2017

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) - L.L. Bean’s board has approved $2.1 million in charitable giving for the family-owned retailer’s 2016 fiscal year.

Officials say the money will go to 80 different organizations, bringing the 10-year total for charitable giving to nearly $30 million.

Chairman Shawn Gorman says the company is proud to contribute to nonprofit organizations that “positively impact the lives of our neighbors, friends and the outdoors.”



L.L. Bean gave nearly $600,000 to United Way, not including employee contributions, and $200,000 to support the propane bus system at Acadia National park.

The company also gave $105,000 to David Ortiz Children’s Fund through net proceeds from items made from material from the Fenway Park rain delay tarp.

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