Holmes Murphy Foundation Contributes $100K in Collective Impact to Local Nonprofits

27 charitable organizations across the nation to receive funds as part of Community Footprints Program

Holmes Murphy is excited to announce its $100,000 in philanthropic contributions to 27 different non-profit organizations through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program.

“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 90^th 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 non-profit 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 Montana
• Cedar Rapids:
  • Gems of Hope
  • University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Foundation
• Dallas:
  • Dallas Zoo
  • New Friends New Life
• Davenport:
  • Family Resources, Inc.
• Denver:
  • Food Bank of the Rockies
  • Project C.U.R.E.
  • Second Wind Fund, Inc.
• Grand Cayman:
  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of The Cayman Islands
• Kansas City:
  • CASA of Johnson County 7 Wyandotte Counties
  • Eric’s Camp
  • The Children’s Place
• Madison:
  • Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
• Minneapolis:
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of MN
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
  • Second Harvest Heartland
• Omaha:
  • Food Bank of the Heartland
• Peoria:
  • Center for Prevention of Abuse
• Salt Lake City:
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Mountain West Chapter
• Scottsdale:
  • New Horizons Center
• Sioux Falls:
  • Project 437
• Waukee:
  • Genesis Youth Foundation
  • One Iowa
  • Primary Healthcare Association
  • Waukee Food Pantry (Waukee Area Christian Services)

In addition to this Community Foundation Program monetary support, Holmes Murphy recently held a Give90.Fully. campaign where employees were encouraged to volunteer 90 minutes of their time during a 90-day timeframe in celebration of the company’s 90^th anniversary. As part of that:

• 600+ employees volunteered
• Nearly 3,800 hours donated in 90 days
• 150+ different non-profits served

“To have that much participation and make such an impact in our communities in just that short 90-day timeframe was amazing,” 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.”

On top of these noteworthy giving initiatives, Holmes Murphy also not only made a corporate donation to the Principal Charity Classic over the summer, but also created an additional fundraising opportunity at the event. It was a 90-yard challenge in celebration of the company’s 90^th anniversary where professional golfers, amateurs, charity representatives, and Holmes Murphy employees could take a shot at a target 90-yards from the tee and earn donations for charity. Together, golfers raised $4,000 additional dollars that Holmes Murphy donated to the following FORE the Kids charities — Blank Children’s Hospital Unity Point Health, MercyOne Children’s Hospital, United Way of Central Iowa, and Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa.

“We thank all of our employees for leaning into our philanthropic purpose and for their consistent support and care of our communities,” said Hatten.