Charitable Giving

Raymond James Financial sets aside a percentage of profits for charitable purposes. A major portion of this reserve is used to match home office and branch office employees’ United Way gifts, up to $5,000 per person, in communities across the country. This practice has made the firm a top corporate sponsor of the United Way of Tampa Bay and has helped impact social services organizations through the United States. 

The firm is also significantly involved with other charitable organizations, with specific focus on education and the arts.

Education

Through programs such as Junior Achievement, the Florida Council on Economic Education’s Stock Market Game and the Partnership to Advance School Success, a program of the Florida Council of 100 that brings business experience into schools, Raymond James helps develop young people into the corporate leaders of tomorrow.

The Arts

A deep appreciation for the arts permeates Raymond James’ culture and is reflected at the firm’s corporate headquarters, where more than 1,800 works of art – most owned by Raymond James Chairman Tom James and his wife Mary – are displayed. In addition to sponsoring several art shows each year, the firm is also a major supporter of The Florida Orchestra, and is committed to ensuring that creative expression remains a central part of the Tampa Bay landscape.

Other

Raymond James also provides support to social service organizations, such as disaster relief groups and those who provide services for the disabled and disadvantaged or help abused children.

In addition, the firm leverages its relationship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to support communities across the country, most notably through its “Kicking for Kids” program which donates funds to children’s hospitals in cities where the Buccaneers play.