PMMI Launches PACK GIVES BACK Foundation to Support the Causes That Matter to Its Members
PMMI announces $25,000 donation to help build the new Northern Virginia Science Center in nearby Loudoun County
HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2026 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announces the launch of the PACK GIVES BACK Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) organization supporting charitable causes important to PMMI Members. Approved and funded by the PMMI Board of Directors earlier this year, the foundation is now accepting member requests for matching contributions and direct charitable donations.
To mark the launch, PMMI is donating $25,000 toward the development of the Northern Virginia Science Center at Kincora in Sterling, Virginia, near PMMI’s Herndon headquarters. The center will offer interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) experiences for children, families, and learners of all ages.
“Our members care deeply about their communities, and the PACK GIVES BACK Foundation gives us a dedicated way to help their generosity go further,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “Supporting the Northern Virginia Science Center puts that commitment into action. By helping young people explore science and engineering, we can encourage the curiosity that leads to future careers in industries like packaging and processing.”
The foundation offers two ways for PMMI Members to support charitable causes.
Matching contributions: The foundation can match eligible member donations, subject to program limits and approval, increasing support for the member’s chosen cause.
Direct donations: Members can recommend eligible charitable causes for foundation support without contributing themselves. Requests are subject to approval.
PMMI Members can visit packgivesbackfoundation.org for eligibility requirements, program guidelines, and information on how to request support. Individuals and organizations interested in contributing to the foundation should contact inquiries@packgivesback.org. Learn more about the Northern Virginia Science Center at novasci.org.
About the PACK GIVES BACK Foundation
The PACK GIVES BACK Foundation supports the charitable causes that matter to PMMI Members through matching contributions for eligible member donations and direct donations to member-recommended causes.
The foundation reflects PMMI’s commitment to its members and the communities they care about. Learn more
at packgivesbackfoundation.org.
