The Cherry Bekaert Foundation has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year defined by expanded grantmaking, employee‑driven service and deeper community partnerships across the Firm’s markets.
“The Cherry Bekaert Foundation is a natural extension of our mission and values,” said Michelle Thompson, CEO, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC. “This year’s Annual Report reflects the Foundation’s continued impact and our commitment to serving the communities where we live and work.”
Key highlights from the 2025 report include:
- More than 2,800 volunteer hours contributed in support of 79 nonprofit organizations
- $563,494 in total grants awarded, including 50 Community IMPACT Grants totaling $211,000, nearly doubling the Foundation’s total grant amount awarded from 2023 to 2024
- Continued national partnership with Junior Achievement, expanding access to financial literacy and career readiness programs
- The launch of Seasons of Giving, a year-round framework designed to strengthen volunteer engagement and strategic grantmaking
- Nearly $49,000 raised and matched through disaster relief efforts supporting Texas flood recovery
The report also outlines enhancements to the Foundation’s governance and giving initiatives, including an expanded Board Member Matching Gift Program and the introduction of an Employee Giving Program, enabling payroll‑based charitable contributions beginning in 2026.
“The Foundation was established to carry Cherry Bekaert’s values beyond our Firm and into the communities where our people live and work,” said Matthew Socha, President of the Cherry Bekaert Foundation. “In 2025, our professionals once again demonstrated that when service and generosity come together, the impact is meaningful and lasting.”
The 2025 Annual Report reflects the Foundation’s continued focus on inspiring service, supporting organizations that deliver measurable impact and responding quickly to emerging community needs, while reinforcing a strong culture of philanthropy across Cherry Bekaert.
The full 2025 Annual Report is available here.