Kimball Electronics (KE) Gives Employee Giving Circle Granted $15,000 to 13 charities

Kimball Electronics (KE) Gives Employee Giving Circle Granted $15,000 to 13 charities | $83,000 since 2018

Dec 15, 2025, 14:49 by Ashlee Wahl

KE Gives Employee Giving Circle experience a record year in money raised for 2025.

Kimball Electronics is proud to announce that our Kimball Electronics Gives employee giving circle had a record-breaking year, raising $15,000 for worthy causes in 2025. This milestone reflects the generosity and commitment of our employees to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

This year, 78 Partners participated at giving levels of $20, $40, or $120, with Kimball Electronics matching these contributions and adding $5,520 to the total. Since its inception in 2018, KE Gives has awarded $83,351 to 41 charities, demonstrating the power of collective giving.

2025 Grant Recipients

Based on Partner voting, 13 organizations received grants this year:

$3,000 – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley (Evansville)
$2,000 – Alzheimer’s Association (Jasper)
$1,800 – Dove Recovery House for Women (Jasper)
$1,600 – Dubois County Special Olympics (Jasper)
$1,000 – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (Indianapolis)
$1,000 – Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (Jasper)
$1,000 – Million Meal Movement (Indianapolis)
$800 – Fondy Food Pantry (Fond du Lac)
$700 – Little Red Door Cancer Agency (Indianapolis)
$600 – Anderson Woods Summer Camp (Bristow)
$500 – Strings, Inc. (Jasper)
$500 – Apollo Support & Rescue (Justin)
$500 – Shelter’s Helpers of Pittsburgh (Monroeville)

Our guest speaker for the granting event was Derek Brown, an elementary school teacher in Phoenix, Arizona, and founder of The Kindness Club AZ. Brown, featured on CBS Sunday Morning, shared how his students raised $18,000 over two years to help those in need—personally handing out $100 bills to strangers who could use a helping hand.

“The giving away is really the icing on the cake, but it’s transforming the kids,” Brown said. “One student told me, ‘Mr. Brown, I don’t know if what we did was better for them or better for me.’”

Kimball Electronics donated $500 to The Kindness Club, and employees contributed an additional $325, with one employee committing to a recurring monthly donation.

Here’s what some of our grant recipients had to say:

“Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley is beyond grateful for the support of Kimball Electronics and KE Gives!!! Thank you so much.” – Tavi Wydicks
“Inspiring morning! Thank you for inviting us!” – Brenda Ewigleben, Little Red Door Cancer Agency
“We truly appreciate the support in helping our Bigs & Littles participate in enriching activities!” – Chloe Halbert, Big Brothers Big Sisters
“We are beyond thankful for the continued support from Kimball Electronics and KE Gives!” – Tammy Lampert, SWICACC
“We are beyond appreciative for both the monetary and volunteer support!” – Ellen Simon, Fondy Food Pantry

As we reflect on this record-breaking year, it’s clear that the spirit of giving is alive and thriving at Kimball Electronics. Through financial contributions, volunteer hours, and heartfelt engagement, our employees continue to make a meaningful impact in communities across the globe. KE Gives is more than a program—it’s a testament to our shared commitment to kindness, service, and creating positive change. Together, we look forward to building on this momentum in 2026 and beyond.

Beyond Donations: Volunteering Matters

In addition to financial contributions, Kimball Electronics emphasizes the importance of giving time. In 2025, employees donated 2,724 volunteer hours enterprise-wide. Our Legal team also shared their commitment to pro bono work, with each member striving for 40 hours annually to represent the best interests of children in court.

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