25 charitable organizations across company’s geographic footprint to receive funds as part of Community Footprints Program

August 6, 2024 – Waukee, IA — Holmes Murphy is excited to announce more than $120,000 in philanthropic contributions to 25 different nonprofit organizations through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. This is a 20% increase over last year’s contributions. Since the Holmes Murphy Foundation established its Community Footprints Program in 2020, the company has made more than half a million dollars in collective charitable contributions and over 125 nonprofits have been impacted.

“Giving back to the communities where we live, work, and play has been a staple of the Holmes Murphy way dating back to our founders, Max Holmes and Ray Murphy,” said Dan Keough, Holmes Murphy Chairman & CEO. “Knowing that we’ve been able to continue this tradition into our 92nd year, I’m positive Max and Ray would be incredibly proud. They always believed we all play a vital role in caring for those around us, and I know all of us at Holmes Murphy are honored to keep this tradition alive.”

The Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program allows employees to select 501(c)(3) or nonprofit organizations in their specific geographical locations that align with the Holmes Murphy Foundation giving pillars of Safety, Health, and Wellbeing; Youth Opportunities; Arts & Culture; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

This year’s recipients are as follows:

• Bigfork:
  • Child Bridge

• Cedar Rapids:
  • No Foot Too Small
  • MS Moments
    
• Dallas:
  • Austin Street Center
  • Child Poverty Action Lab
  • Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support
    
• Davenport:
  • Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

• Denver: 
  • Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
  • Latino Cultural Arts Center
  • Humane Society of the South Platte Valley

• Grand Cayman:
  • Cayman Heart Foundation
    
• Kansas City: 
  • Mission 212 Foundation
  • The Hope Center
    
• Madison:
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin

• Minneapolis:
  • Faith’s Lodge
  • Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
  • Second Harvest Heartland

• Omaha:
  • Completely Kids
    
• Peoria:
  • Illinois CancerCare Foundation

• Salt Lake City:
  • Intermountain Therapy Animals

• Scottsdale:
  • Choice Academies, Inc.

• Sioux Falls:
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Light the Night
    
• Waukee:
  • Four Oaks Foster & Adoptive Family Connections
  • Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
  • Single Parent Provision

Last year, the Holmes Murphy Foundation worked to increase its impact and contributions. As a result, a total of 467 nonprofits were uplifted, a 274% increase from 2022 to 2023. On top of this, Holmes Murphy employees contributed more than 5,500 volunteer hours, an 85% increase over 2022. The company increased its Direct Giving funds by 23% from 2022, for a total of $1.67 million awarded. Additionally, Holmes Murphy distributed $100,000 through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. The company also experienced a 15% increase in its Employee Match program whereby employees can annually double their contribution to a nonprofit of their choice up to $250.

“To have this much continued participation from our employees hoping to make an impact in our communities is just awe-inspiring,” said Susan Hatten, Holmes Murphy Chief Marketing Officer and Foundation leader. “When it comes to giving back — whether it’s with our time, talents, or treasures — our Holmes Murphy employees are always engaged and willing to step up, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful.”

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About Holmes Murphy

“Caring for Your Unique Potential is Our Soul Purpose.” That statement is the core of how we do business. We ask the tough questions, avoid the easy path, believe fully in caring for the unique challenges of our clients, impact the industry through innovation, and leverage our greatest assets — the hearts and minds of our people — to advocate on behalf of our clients. That’s our approach to risk management and benefits consulting, and it’s worked for us since our inception in 1932. As an independent brokerage, we serve clients in every industry and of almost every size, with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional service and caring for our clients’ unique potential. We are also the co-founder and co-owner of BrokerTech Ventures, the industry’s first broker-led convening platform and accelerator. For more information, visit www.holmesmurphy.com. You can also follow us on Twitter.com (@holmesmurphyins) or on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram.