The Sundt Foundation recently partnered with Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) on the organization’s “Art & Soul” initiative. Several Sundt employees spent a few hours with some of the children served by CASA and helped them create artwork for a silent auction, the proceeds of which are used for CASA’s programs.
“It’s the mission of the Sundt Foundation to give back to the community,” Senior Vice President of Sundt Construction John Carlson said. “Being able to brighten the day of the CASA youth, children who are often unable to enjoy the basic activities other children take for granted, is extremely rewarding.”
The Sundt Foundation was established in 1999 by Sundt Construction, Inc., as a way for its employee-owners to give back to the communities in which they work. In addition to funding grants every quarter, the Foundation also sponsors volunteer activities to benefit nonprofit organizations. The grant money comes primarily from contributions made by Sundt employees, which are matched dollar-for-dollar by the company.
Since its inception the Foundation has made grants totaling more than $5 million to hundreds of worthy organizations. Approximately 75 percent of the money goes to help disadvantaged children, with the remaining 25 percent dedicated to community issues. Employees can also earmark their donations for charitable organizations that benefit members of the military and their families.