Holmes Murphy is excited to announce more than $135,000 in philanthropic contributions to 25 different nonprofit organizations through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. This is more than a 12% increase over last year’s contributions. Since the Holmes Murphy Foundation established its Community Footprints Program in 2020, the company has made more than $655,000 in collective charitable contributions and over 150 nonprofits have been impacted.

“Supporting the communities where we live, work, and play has been part of Holmes Murphy’s DNA since the days of our founders, Max Holmes and Ray Murphy,” said Dan Keough, Holmes Murphy Chairman & CEO. “As we celebrate our 93rd year, I’m confident they’d be proud to see this commitment still going strong. They believed deeply in the responsibility we all share to care for those around us — and everyone at Holmes Murphy is proud to carry that legacy forward.”

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 their Uniquely United program.

This year’s recipients are as follows:

Bigfork:

• Hope Pregnancy Ministries

Cedar Rapids/Davenport:

• Kiss Your Kids Foundation

Dallas:

• Alzheimer’s Association
• Cedar Hill Shares Food Pantry
• Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country – Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
• Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County

Denver:

• Humane Colorado
• One Goat Foundation
• Samaritan House Downtown
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Grand Cayman:

• Cayman Islands Cancer Society

Kansas City:

• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Madison:

• Waunakee Project Brave

Minneapolis:

• Homeward Bound
• Neighbors, Inc.
• The Bond Between

Omaha:

• TeamMates

Peoria:

• Camp Dallas

Salt Lake City:

• Camp Kasem

Scottsdale:

• Pan-American Charter School

Sioux Falls:

• Veterans Community Project

St. Louis:

• Anything for a Friend Foundation

Waukee:

• Kiwanis Miracle League
• Little Al Foundation
• YSS (Youth Services Shelter)

Last year, the Holmes Murphy Foundation worked to increase its impact and contributions. As a result, the company uplifted 426 nonprofits, and employees contributed more than 10,580 volunteer hours — an 88% increase in volunteerism. Holmes Murphy increased its Direct Giving funds from $1.67 million to $1.94 million. Additionally, Holmes Murphy distributed $120,000 through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. The company also more than tripled its Employee Match program whereby employees can annually double their contribution to a nonprofit of their choice up to $250.

“We have so much to celebrate when it comes to the passion our employees bring to giving back,” said Susan Hatten, Holmes Murphy Chief Marketing Officer and Foundation leader. “Their continued commitment to making a difference — through their time, talents, and generosity — is nothing short of incredible, and I’m beyond grateful to be part of a team that leads with heart.”