Holmes Murphy Fuels Community Impact with $140,000+ in Support for 21 Nonprofits

“Giving back in the places we live, work and spend our time has been woven into Holmes Murphy from the very beginning,” said Tom Stewart, Holmes Murphy PLUS President and Foundation Co-Executive Leader. “Our founders, Max Holmes and Ray Murphy, set that standard, and as we mark our 94th year, I know they’d be proud to see it thriving today. They taught us that looking out for our neighbors is a responsibility we all share — and our people are honored to keep that tradition moving forward.”

2026 Community Footprints Program Recipients

The Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program allows employees to select 501(c)(3) 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 its Uniquely United program.

This year’s recipients are as follows:

Des Moines

• Building BrAve Teams
• Children Family Urban Movement
• Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Cedar Rapids

• Retrieving Freedom
• Bigfork
• Flathead Food Bank

Dallas

• Homeward Bound, Inc.
• My Possibilities
• WTT — Winning the Fight
• The Trevor Project

Denver

• Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation

Grand Cayman

• Cayman Islands Crisis Centre

Kansas City

• Avenue of Life

Madison

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County

Minneapolis

• Kids in Need Foundation
• My Very Own Bed
• Pinky Swear Foundation

Omaha

• Heartland Hope Mission

Peoria

• Elite Community Outreach

Salt Lake City

• Swing for Life

Scottsdale

• Desert Marigold School

Sioux Falls

• Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Last year, the Holmes Murphy Foundation worked to increase its impact and contributions. As a result, the company uplifted 473 nonprofits, and employees contributed more than 54,000 volunteer hours — a 125% increase in volunteerism. Holmes Murphy also contributed more than $1.79 million in Direct Giving funds and distributed $135,000 through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. The company also increased its Employee Match program by 25% whereby employees can annually double their contribution to a nonprofit of their choice up to $250.

“We have so much to celebrate in the way our employees show up for our communities,” said Susan Hatten, Holmes Murphy Chief Marketing Officer and Foundation Co-Executive Leader. “The dedication they bring — sharing their time, talents and generosity to create real impact — is truly inspiring, and I’m deeply grateful to be part of a team that leads with heart.”

About Holmes Murphy

Independence isn’t just our structure — it’s our mindset. It gives us the freedom to invest in our people; drive our clients forward with unmatched understanding, insights, and impact; innovate with intention; humanize insurance; unlock unique potential where others see limits; and champion our communities. That’s our approach to risk management, benefits consulting, and our people, and it’s worked for us since our inception in 1932. As an independent brokerage, headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, we serve clients in every industry and of almost every size, with the goal of providing exceptional service and caring for everyone’s unique needs. That’s the power of our independence. For more information, visit holmesmurphy.com.

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