Anders Gives Back2025 Community Impact Report
Generosity – one of our core values – drives how we treat our clients, employees and communities. To strengthen ties to our communities and empower employees to get involved, we individually and collectively invest time and resources. For our 10th annual community impact report, we’re proud to showcase the generosity of our people and our dedication to giving back to the communities we love.
Supporting Our Communities' Dreams
Anders gives back because we care. Generosity means supporting the organizations that strengthen our communities through distributing resources, contributing money, and investing time.
Our deep and abiding connection to our communities drives us to support numerous local charitable, civic, cultural arts, and professional organizations that support us in return.
Making a Difference In Our Communities
Our passion for giving back is clear: Employees participated in 169 charitable sponsorships in 2025 alone. That passion is amplified by Anders, which proudly donated over $550,000 to support the causes closest to us, thanks in no small part to so many team members taking leadership, supporting and volunteering roles in these organizations. That includes our ongoing relationship with United Way, which raised over $16,000 in 2025.
Annual Charity of Choice Program
Anders strives to enact the change we want to see in our communities through an open hand and an open heart. One way we do that is through our Charity of Choice program, where we select one organization each year for focused support. Staff-led fundraising activities and volunteer opportunities help support the selected charity, which is chosen each December through an open vote.
$21,850 Raised in 2025 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Gateway Chapter
Making an Impact Through Fundraising, Education & Volunteering
More than 355 staff members, clients, and friends of the firm came together for the 37th annual Hoops for Hope—our March Madness bracket tournament—to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Gateway Chapter. Thanks to the generosity of participants, Anders presented the Foundation with a contribution of more than $13,000.
Support continued throughout the year as Anders team members volunteered their time across several initiatives, including a volunteer paint day to assist with office improvements and participation in two fundraising events—the Great Strides 5K and the 65 Roses Golf Tournament. These efforts helped advance the Foundation’s mission and support its ongoing programs.
In addition, Anders Young Professionals Group organized Christmas in July, a special initiative focused on fulfilling specific needs in support of the Foundation’s work.
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation
Throughout 2026, Anders will support SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and awareness initiatives. Team members will take part in events and activities that raise contributions, give time, and help further the Foundation’s mission.
About SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation
Since opening their doors in 1956 as the nation’s first freestanding Catholic children’s hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon has remained steadfast in their commitment to exceptional and accessible health care. Over the years, they have proudly served more than 10-million children in need from the bi-state region of Missouri and Illinois and beyond. Their devotion has never been stronger, and the need has never been greater. At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, they ensure their doors are always open for a child in need. They are more than just a hospital; they are a devoted partner in the health and well-being of families.
Past Charity of Choice Beneficiaries
Empowering Organizations Through Sponsorships
In our commitment to making a positive impact on the communities where we live and work, Anders has supported numerous sponsorships, contributing substantial funds to various initiatives. With a total of $551,592 donated to community organizations in 2025, we have actively sought opportunities to foster positive change. These sponsorships enable us to assist in addressing community needs, raise awareness for important causes and actively participate in events that promote community well-being. In 2025, Anders was proud to sponsor the Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis 33rd Annual Golf Classic, the Gateway Children’s Charity Fall Fundraiser, Basket of Hope 2025 Annual Auction, Arch Grants 2025 Nexus Gala, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois 7th Annual United We Lead Gala and many other community-based events.
Supporting Small, Local Businesses
Building value in the communities where we live and work is a responsibility we take seriously. Through our 7th annual Sip, Savor and Shop event, Anders continued a holiday tradition designed to support and uplift our small business community. The virtual shopping boutique highlighted more than 30 retail clients, creating opportunities to invest locally and strengthen the communities we serve.
Recognized for Our Generosity
Because of our efforts in the community, we were named a finalist for the St. Louis Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy & Innovation in Philanthropy Awards in the Midsize Company category for 2025. The award celebrates and recognizes local partnerships for going above and beyond standard philanthropic practices in new and creative ways.
Investing In Diversity, Equity & Inclusions
To fully live up to the values we hold at Anders – particularly transparency, collaboration, originality and welcoming – we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. To do so benefits not only our staff, but also our clients and our community. To allow more opportunities for a more diverse group of people, Anders has continued to expand our efforts around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, including our support for local minority and women-owned organizations via sponsorships and firm-sponsored events. By encouraging diverse ideas, perspectives and values, we allow ourselves to learn, grow and eventually become the change we want to see in the world.
Putting People First
At Anders, we believe that if we take care of our people first, they in turn will take care of our clients and our communities, and everyone wins. To embrace that winning strategy, Anders approaches every relationship with our Core Values, Mission and Vision in mind.