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Community Involvement

Supporting Our People’s Passion for Giving Back

Baird’s history of giving back began with our founding in 1919 and Robert W. Baird’s own philanthropic efforts.  We are proud but not surprised that our Associates continue this tradition today through gifts of their time, talent and resources in the communities. Because our commitment to improving lives and futures extends beyond the financial advice and services we provide for our clients.

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Baird Foundation

Baird Foundation supports nonprofit organizations aligned with our focus on health and human services, education, the arts and diversity.

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Baird associates volunteering with children during Baird Gives Back week.
Baird 2025 Annual Report

Discover how the values we share made a difference in the communities we serve.
The left image is a woman embracing a child while volunteering. The right image showcases Kim Fleming and Max Mann wearing Baird Gives Back t-shirts at an outdoor volunteer event.
Baird Gives Back Week

Held annually since 2009, Baird associates team up during Baird Gives Back Week, an associate-organized series of volunteering events in communities across the globe.

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Paul Purcell "Kids Win!" Annual Baird Education Grant

In Paul's memory, Baird established the Paul Purcell "Kids Win!" Annual Baird Education Grant to benefit qualified nonprofit educational organizations that share this passion and purpose.

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