In recent years, Chevron's annual community giving in Richmond is up more than 300 percent.

Below are the figures for Richmond and neighboring West Contra Costa County communities.

  • 2011: $3.4 million

  • 2010: $3.7 million

  • 2009: $3.4 million

  • 2008: unknown

  • 2007: $1 million

  • 2006: $1.25 million

  • Mid-to-late 1990s: Average of $1 million-plus annually

    Source: Chevron, The Pacific Institute



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