Started in 2003, the Corbis Image Donation Program allows non-profit organizations or agencies doing pro bono work on behalf of a non-profit organization to license Bettmann Collection images free of charge (up to 20 per year per organization) to tell their stories and promote their causes. Images may be used for brochures, invitations, exhibits, documentary films, and many other projects.

As of 2007, more than $8 million in licensing fees has been donated since the program's inception, making it Corbis' largest and most well-known philanthropic initiative.

Non-profit organizations-or advertising, design, or PR agencies doing pro-bono projects-may submit requests for their projects. If organizations or agencies have an existing relationship with a Corbis sales representative, they may contact their sales representative directly to discuss their project and image needs.