AmazonSmile was the tech giant's charity program, but it closed due to limited impact, the company claimed

• Amazon closed its charity program AmazonSmile in February 2023.
• The company said it would continue investing in other impact initiatives like affordable housing.
• Customers who shopped saw .5% of their Amazon orders go to a charity of their choice.

Amazon closed its charity program AmazonSmile in February 2023 after a decade in operation.

In an email to customers in January 2023, the company said it would continue investing in other areas where it can make a meaningful impact, including affordable housing, computer science education, and assisting communities affected by natural disasters.