Sax Announces Its Sixth Annual Founders’ Award, Giving Nonprofits a Chance to Win $20,000
Accounting, tax and advisory firm Sax LLP announced that its Sixth Annual Founders’ Award is open to 501(c)(3) organizations. This year’s theme is accessibility, which is a critical part of the mission and operations of nonprofits. The first-place prize is a $20,000 unrestricted gift to support the organization’s mission and initiatives, along with a 1-year subscription to Yearly.
Applicants will submit a non-professional video (no longer than five (5 minutes) and answer three (3) questions provided by Sax :
- Which barriers to accessibility is your organization addressing?
- How does your organization’s mission promote accessibility to the community and/or population you primarily serve?
- What role do you see accessibility playing in your organization over the next 5 years?
The Top 75 applicants will be invited to attend the Founders' Award event on Thursday, September 14, 2023, when the winner will be announced. Only one (1) representative from each organization is permitted to attend, and attendees must be either a C-suite executive or Board member to receive the award.
This year, the second-place winner will receive a complimentary video package by Beard & Bowler Productions and the third-place winner will receive a $5,000 unrestricted gift.
As a champion of nonprofits, The Founders' Award is a way for Sax to honor the values of its founders by empowering and supporting those organizations to continue making a positive impact in the communities they serve.
“The Founders’ Award is a beloved event that helps showcase the nonprofit community and highlight the amazing work they do.,” said CEO & Managing Partner Joseph Damiano. “Sax’s Founders Sander Sax, Morris Macy, and Egon Fromm always instilled the importance of giving back to the community, and we will continue that tradition for years to come.”
Submissions for the 2023 Founders' Award will be due no later than 11:59 p.m. on July 28, 2023. All entries must be on time to be considered.
Download the application package here.
