Holmes Murphy announced it has created the Holmes Murphy Foundation for its philanthropic and charitable-giving initiatives. The foundation will oversee all philanthropic and community engagement efforts for Holmes Murphy. The Waukee-based insurance brokerage currently contributes more than $1.3 million each year in charitable donations and logs more than 10,000 volunteer hours annually. Creating the foundation will help broaden Holmes Murphy’s community efforts with the establishment of four giving channels — community grants, direct giving, the employee match program and volunteer time off. The foundation will primarily focus on health and at-risk; education; and arts and culture. For more information on how to participate, visit www.holmesmurphy.com/foundation.