Baird Foundation Annual Report 2015 | Page 4

About Baird Foundation Baird Foundation supports nonprofit organizations aligned with our focus on health and human services, education, the arts and diversity. The Foundation seeks to support organizations where our associates are actively engaged in order to maximize our impact on those organizations and our communities. Governance Baird also supports the work of nonprofits through efforts including: Baird Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors and includes representation from across the firm. • B  AIRD G IVES B ACK WEEK : An opportunity for associates to volunteer with colleagues and family members at nonprofit organizations during regular work hours. • BAIR D C ARES: Baird associates receive paid time off and flexibility in their schedules to accommodate volunteer work. Global Reach In 2015, the Baird Foundation made an impact in nearly all 50 states. While the Foundation doesn’t make contributions to organizations outside of the U.S., Baird regularly contributes to organizations with global reach and also encourages our overseas associates to give back to their local communities. 2015 Baird Foundation Giving by Area of Focus 25% Education 35% G I F T S SU P P O R T E D DIVERSIT Y I N I T I AT I V E S Health and Human Services 13% 27% Arts Other* *Includes ethnic, religious, environmental, professional and youth organizations. 49% O F A L L 3.2 million $ CO N T R IBU T ED TO QUALIFIED N O N P R O F I T O R G A N I Z AT I O N S 2 Nashville, TN