Community Impact
About the Foundation
Fueled by a shared commitment to strengthening communities, our employee-owners established the Burns & McDonnell Foundation in 1988. Giving back isn’t just part of our corporate culture, it’s a privilege and a personal commitment that lives in the heart of each of us.
$11M
total giving in 2024
15K+
volunteer hours in 2024
$2.3M
in matching gifts since program inception
Caring for Others Builds a Wave of Change
Guiding Pillars
Healthy and strong communities start with sturdy footing. We’re builders, through and through, so we’re in a special position to help. We focus our efforts on three foundational pillars.
Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Cultivating Vibrant and Healthy Communities
Advancing Civic Initiatives
Who We Support
Project Lead The Way
We’re all about STEM education — and so is Project Lead The Way, which reinvents the classroom experience for K-12 students. We fund grants for new and expanded programs in several states, providing a running start to the next generation of STEM superstars.
United Way
United Way’s broad reach, efficiency and commitment to community investment align closely with our own values. What often begins with small, individual contributions grows over time. Today, our employee-owners collectively pledge more than $5 million each year.
How We Support
Employee-Owner Support
A better world begins with optimism and action.
The same skills and relentless drive we bring to making our clients successful power our efforts to strengthen our communities. We build health centers and homes for our neighbors, improve water quality and package meals for those in need.
Believing in a better future is the first step. Knowing it starts with each of us is how real change begins.
Our Support Spectrum
Charity of Choice Campaign
Every year, we select one special cause to unite our efforts — with each of our offices identifying a local organization that addresses the need.
Matching Gifts Program
What matters to you? When our employee-owners answer that question through charitable donations, we match it up to $300 annually per person.
Getting Our Sweat On
We raise funds by running, walking, biking and more — all to support our neighbors.
Our Work | Community Impact
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