Growing Our Impact: KSM Releases 2025 Community Impact Report

Summary: KSM’s 2025 Community Impact Report highlights a record year of employee volunteerism, charitable giving, and nonprofit support, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to strengthening the communities it serves.

INDIANAPOLIS – KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller), a leading employee-owned accounting and advisory firm, has released its 2025 Community Impact Report, showcasing another year of record-breaking community engagement fueled by the passion and generosity of its employees.

The report highlights how KSMers invested their time, talents, and resources throughout the year to strengthen the communities where they live and work. In 2025, KSM employees volunteered 10,192 hours, supported 489 nonprofit organizations, served on 232 nonprofit boards, and helped KSM contribute $890,000 to charitable organizations across the country. The third annual report shows a significant increase in KSM’s community engagement since 2023, most notably in KSM’s total matching gift for employee nonprofit donations (up 136%), participation in KSM’s Time & Talents program (up 169%), and number of nonprofit boards served (up 58%).

“Community engagement has always been an important part of who we are at KSM,” said Tim Cook, CEO and president. “As our firm continues to grow, so does our opportunity to create positive impact. I’m incredibly proud of what our people accomplished together this past year and grateful for the generosity, compassion, and commitment they continue to demonstrate in the communities we serve.”

As our firm continues to grow, so does our opportunity to create positive impact. I’m incredibly proud of what our people accomplished together this past year and grateful for the generosity, compassion, and commitment they continue to demonstrate in the communities we serve.

– Tim Cook, CEO and president

One of the year’s biggest milestones was KSM’s 13th annual Community Day, the firm’s largest day of service to date. A total of 619 employees volunteered at 126 project sites nationwide, supporting organizations through activities ranging from packing meals and school supplies to harvesting crops, preparing welcome kits for children entering foster care, and serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

Another of the year’s highlights included KSM serving as the presenting sponsor of IBJ’s inaugural Nonprofit Excellence Awards, celebrating the organizations and leaders making a meaningful difference across central Indiana. The partnership reflects KSM’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector and creating opportunities for collaboration, learning, and recognition.

“Our people continue to inspire one another through their willingness to serve,” said Katie Hammer, senior community engagement manager. “These accomplishments aren’t just numbers; they represent stronger nonprofits, healthier communities, and a culture that believes everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.”

2025 Impact by the Numbers

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