At the heart of Brown Advisory’s culture lies a deep belief in commitment to community service. Our partners, directors and employees are engaged in the civic and cultural life of their communities, serving in volunteer and board leadership positions with respect to a number of charitable organizations.  In addition to the individual commitment of our people, the firm itself contributes to the community through its support of a number of worthy non-profit causes and its program of matching employee support of charitable events in which they are active.

Holabird Academy

In 2007, Brown Advisory began a partnership with Holabird Academy, a pre-K, elementary and middle school in the O’Donnell Heights neighborhood in Baltimore City. By means of monthly internal fundraisers and occasional outside grants and support, we have been able to make a substantial difference at the school. MSA test scores have dramatically improved and enrollment and attendance have increased significantly. We support scholastics, athletics, the library, field trips, technology, classroom needs, etc., and have provided a playground, a basketball court and athletic equipment, have spruced up the inside and outside of the school, and have helped the school initiate vocal and instrumental music programs.

We remain very excited about this partnership and have raised over $47,000 in monetary donations in addition to employees’ time donated to paint classrooms and generally clean up the school. We believe that, as a firm, such concentrated investments of Brown Advisory’s energy can be a force for meaningful change—and we have watched Holabird’s remarkable improvement with pride. Our partnership and the school’s achievements have garnered local and national attention and Brown Advisory has been pleased to receive awards and recognition, including the “Making a Difference” Award in 2007, The 2009 Baltimore City Appreciation Award, and in 2009 the “Heroes in Our Midst” Award.

 Community Involvement

In the belief that we have an obligation to give back to our communities, Brown Advisory encourages each of its partners and employees to engage in volunteer activities that take advantage of his or her skills and interests. In addition, the firm itself dedicates its energy and resources to support a number of worthy non-profit causes.

Click here to view the community activities in which we have a leadership role.