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 90th 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:

o Child Bridge Montana

• Cedar Rapids:

o Gems of Hope

o University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Foundation

• Dallas:

o Dallas Zoo

o New Friends New Life

o Winning the Fight

• Davenport:

o Family Resources, Inc.

• Denver:

o Food Bank of the Rockies

o Project C.U.R.E.

o Second Wind Fund, Inc.

• Grand Cayman:

o Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of The Cayman Islands

• Kansas City:

o CASA of Johnson County 7 Wyandotte Counties

o Eric’s Camp

o The Children’s Place

• Madison:

o Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

• Minneapolis:

o American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of MN

o Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

o Second Harvest Heartland

• Omaha:

o Food Bank of the Heartland

• Peoria:

o Center for Prevention of Abuse

• Salt Lake City:

o Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Mountain West Chapter

• Scottsdale:

o New Horizons Center

• Sioux Falls:

o Project 437

• Waukee:

o Genesis Youth Foundation

o One Iowa

o Primary Healthcare Association

o 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 90th 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 90th 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.