our impact
The Future Standard Foundation:
Philanthropy at our firm
Philanthropy at our firm
WE BELIEVE LEADERSHIP IS MULTIFACETED
We give back to our communities through volunteerism, charitable support and nonprofit board service—while also incubating emerging organizations that are advancing a more just and equitable future.
DOING MORE
Investing in employee giving
We provide our employees with the resources they need to foster civic responsibility and community engagement.
Making a difference: Employee volunteer program
We offer monthly volunteer opportunities and ongoing in-office events. And every employee gets three days of paid time off each year to dedicate to service events. Future Standard volunteers have completed over 10,600 hours of volunteer service.
Amplifying impact: Matching charitable gifts
We offer a one-to-one match on employee contributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. Employees made 50 matched donations this past year.
Sharing expertise: Board service
Our colleagues offer their insight and experience to help organizations grow and thrive. We offer employees both board training and placement opportunities, investing in professional growth while strengthening our communities.
Our colleagues serve on over 75 nonprofit boards, including:
Anti-Defamation League
Big Picture Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
Committee of Seventy
DesignPhiladelphia
Drexel University
Expect Miracles Foundation
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA
Invest in Others
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Pennsylvania Academy for the Fine Arts
Big Picture Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
Committee of Seventy
DesignPhiladelphia
Drexel University
Expect Miracles Foundation
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA
Invest in Others
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Pennsylvania Academy for the Fine Arts
Pennsylvania Commission for Women
Philadelphia Financial Scholars
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sage
Shelter our Soldiers
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Team Impact
The Barnes Foundation
The Forum of Executive Women
The Philadelphia Equity Alliance
Villanova University
Women’s Way
Philadelphia Financial Scholars
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sage
Shelter our Soldiers
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Team Impact
The Barnes Foundation
The Forum of Executive Women
The Philadelphia Equity Alliance
Villanova University
Women’s Way
Measuring our impact
135
+
service events to date
10,900
+
hours of volunteer service to date
150
+
community sponsorships and grants to nonprofits in 2024
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Serving on the board of Expect Miracles is an incredible source of pride and inspiration. For several years, my
FS colleagues have shared my commitment by rallying around events and fundraisers supporting cancer research and financial assistance for survivors.”
Recognition
Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia
Future Standard was recognized as a Civic 50
Greater Philadelphia honoree in 2021–2024.
Collaborative Leadership Award
Future Standard received the 2023 Collaborative Leadership Award for firms that have made significant contributions to the Morgan Stanley Equity Collective.
Disruptor of the Year Award
Future Standard Chairman and CEO Michael Forman was recognized by The Philadelphia Citizen at the 2023 Citizen of the Year Awards. He received the Disruptor of the Year Award alongside Ryan Boyer for their work co-chairing the Philadelphia Equity Alliance.
A PLACE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The nonprofit in residence program
Future Standard provides complimentary office space, back‑office services, event venues and volunteers to help three inspiring nonprofits operate and grow.
Philadelphia financial scholars
Philadelphia Financial Scholars offers underserved students the tools to navigate financial decision-making. Their free programing teaches essential financial literacy including budgeting skills, banking, entrepreneurship and more. Additionally, we partner with PFS for our Summer Experienceship program to introduce students to careers in financial services.
Philadelphia Equity Alliance
The Philadelphia Equity Alliance works to drive equitable, inclusive and resilient economic growth. The organization was founded by Future Standard Chairman and CEO Michael Forman and FS Fund board member and Philadelphia labor leader Ryan Boyer.
College Unbound
College Unbound addresses the reality that, of the individuals in the United States from the lowest economic quartile who start post-secondary school, 89% never graduate. Their accredited bachelor’s degree program helps adults between the ages of 22 and 61 complete their college degree.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER
The Equity Collective
Future Standard is an inaugural member of The Morgan Stanley Equity Collective, an industry-leading group of wealth management and asset management businesses who have come together to educate, empower and develop the next generation of diverse leaders in financial services.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Over the course of 2022, the Equity Collective supported the redesign of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s CareerLaunch, a job-readiness and career exploration tool for teenage students. Future Standard also works with local clubs to educate, mentor and connect with youth.
Hello HIVE
Hello Hive is a virtual recruiting platform focused on diverse talent. The Equity Collective’s collaboration with this program has expanded access to internships and job openings in financial services for 500+ students, from 150+ colleges, across 100 different majors and 47 states.
Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT pairs children with serious illness or disability with college athletic teams, building life-changing bonds. Backed by the Equity Collective, it now reaches 750+ schools, supporting student-athletes through mentorship, career growth and leadership.
TOMORROW’S LEADERS
Community College of Philadelphia Scholarship and Internship Program
In partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia, Future Standard launched a merit-based scholarship and internship program for students enrolled in the college’s business associate degree programs. In addition to offering financial assistance, the partnership provides students opportunities to explore the business world, access valuable networking opportunities and learn about career paths in financial services.
values in action
