KW Cares Marks 20 Years of Beneficiant Help to Keller Williams Brokers and Households
Since 2003, greater than $60 million has been awarded throughout greater than 6,200 grants
AUSTIN, TEXAS MAY 23, 2023 — Keller Williams (KW), the world’s largest actual property franchise by agent rely, celebrates the 20th anniversary of KW Cares, a 501(c)(3) public charity created to help KW associates and their households.
From Jan. 1 to Could 15, 2023, KW Cares has awarded 121 grants, totaling $1.5 million, up 47 % over the identical interval of 2022.
“We’re extraordinarily honored to have fun 20 years of our KW household serving to one another,” mentioned Alexia Rodriguez, CEO, KW Cares. “You don’t see this degree of generosity in different corporations—it’s outstanding to witness the sustained influence we’ve had.”
In 2022, KW Cares awarded $6.4 million in grants and catastrophe aid, up 12.3 % over the earlier yr. Since 2003, KW Cares has supplied over $60.0 million in help via greater than 6,200 grants to KW brokers and households.
KW Cares offers grants and bodily assets to help brokers and their households with out-of-pocket bills for life-altering occasions, emergencies and nationwide disasters. KW Cares is funded via KW associates who donate a portion of their actual property commissions.
For catastrophe response, KW Cares has vehicles, trailers and pre-stocked warehouses with provides. The Austin, Texas-based KW Cares name middle assists KW brokers and households impacted by disasters.
Final yr KW Cares awarded $3.6 million completely to KW brokers and households affected by Hurricane Ian, which devastated Florida earlier than making last landfall in South Carolina two days later.
“To proceed to have the influence we do takes strong donations, and we’d prefer to thank everybody who offers throughout our KW ecosystem,” mentioned Rodriquez. “We couldn’t do that with out their dedication to our mission.”
Business Recognition
In 2022, KW Cares acquired the Platinum Seal of Transparency, the best degree of recognition awarded to charitable organizations that current a multi-year strategic plan and a monetary report exhibiting the constant achievement of outlined objectives, from Candid, a nonprofit analysis group.
Inside the final yr, KW Cares additionally acquired the Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, the world’s largest nonprofit evaluator. KW Cares acquired the highest score for Impression & Outcomes, Accountability & Finance, and Management & Adaptability, scoring 100 out of 100 in these classes.
“We exceed greatest practices and business requirements and are dedicated to monetary and operational transparency,” mentioned Rodriguez. “Out of all U.S.-based nonprofits, fewer than 1 % obtain these certifications.”
For extra data on KW Cares, go to the 2022 Annual Report.
About KW Cares
KW Cares is a 501(c)(3) public charity created to help KW associates and their households with hardship because of a sudden emergency. Hardship is outlined as a troublesome circumstance that an individual or household can not deal with with out outdoors assist.
The charity is the guts of Keller Williams’ tradition in motion—discovering and serving the upper goal of enterprise via charitable giving out there facilities and communities the place Keller Williams’ associates stay and work.
About Keller Williams
Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams, the world’s largest actual property franchise by agent rely, has greater than 1,100 places of work and 189,000 brokers. The franchise can be No. 1 in models and gross sales quantity in the US.
Since 1983, the corporate has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven and education-based tradition that rewards brokers as stakeholders. For extra data, go to headquarters.kw.com.
