Grange Insurance Honored with Corporate Citizenship Award for Record Community Impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Grange Insurance Company has been recognized with the prestigious Corporate Citizenship Award by Columbus Business First, acknowledging its exceptional community impact in 2024. The award highlights the company’s record-breaking charitable giving, significant associate engagement, and strong nonprofit leadership across the organization.
The Corporate Citizenship Award program, initiated in 2018, replaces the Corporate Caring Awards and showcases the philanthropic efforts of Central Ohio companies and their employees. Grange Insurance was honored in the large workplace category for its outstanding contributions.
“At Grange, our core values guide everything we do, and ‘Do the Right Thing’ is at the heart of our community efforts,” said Carrie Maun-Smith, AVP, Inclusive Culture and Community Impact, and Foundation President, Grange Enterprise Gives. “Our associates are the driving force behind our community impact, whether they’re donating, volunteering, or lending their expertise as nonprofit board members. Their dedication to serving others makes this work meaningful, and this recognition truly belongs to them.”
In 2024, Grange Insurance provided over $2.3 million in financial support to more than 500 nonprofit organizations. This total includes $500,000 from associate giving and contributions through Grange Enterprise Gives. The company also introduced new initiatives that made volunteering easier and more accessible, resulting in nearly 13,000 associate volunteer hours in 2024. Additionally, about 75% of company leaders served on nonprofit boards, and Grange offered board leadership training to enhance their effectiveness as community leaders.
Grange Insurance Company, with $3.4 billion in assets and over $1.59 billion in annual revenue, is a prominent insurance provider based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home, and business insurance protection. Established in 1935, the company serves policyholders in multiple states, including Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The Corporate Citizenship Award reception was held on June 12, where Grange joined other community leaders to celebrate their achievements. For the full list of honorees, visit the Columbus Business First website.
