FVF Law has been named Outstanding Philanthropic Medium or Large Corporation of the Year (101+ Employees) by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Austin Chapter. The honor was presented at the chapter’s annual Philanthropy Day celebration on May 20, 2026, at the Junior League of Austin, recognizing the firm’s sustained financial, in-kind, and volunteer support of Central Texas nonprofits.
Key Details
Since 2019, FVF Law has contributed roughly $700,000 in philanthropic giving. The firm doubled its giving budget this year, with plans to reach $200,000 annually and a developing emergency mini-grant program for smaller nonprofits.
FVF has been a cornerstone supporter of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) since 2018, an organization where more than 75 percent of members earn under $31,000 annually.
The firm made a naming gift to sponsor a bedroom in Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas’s forthcoming Mueller expansion, a building designed to eliminate a seven-year family housing waitlist.
FVF staff have volunteered monthly for years through Ronald McDonald House’s Meals from the Heart program, alongside board service, committee involvement, and pro bono legal work.
Winners were selected from a pool of public nominees by a review committee composed of AFP Greater Austin Board Members.
For the nonprofit leaders who work alongside the firm, the recognition confirmed a reputation built over years. “They’re humans who care about other humans,” said Arden Whitley, senior development director at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas, describing what distinguishes the firm’s involvement from conventional corporate sponsorship.
Partners in the music community pointed to the same pattern of engagement beyond dollars. “You can’t put a money value on a lot of this,” said HAAM CEO Paul Scott, noting that the firm leverages its relationships and connections to amplify the organization’s work. That approach, community partners say, reflects a deliberate strategy rather than occasional generosity.
Why This Matters
Corporate philanthropy in markets like Austin plays an outsized role in nonprofit sustainability, where local organizations often depend on a small number of deeply committed business partners. The AFP recognition distinguishes consistent, multi-year engagement from transactional giving, setting a benchmark for how companies across professional services approach community responsibility. For FVF Law, that commitment is framed as central to its identity. “Austin is part of our identity,” said Chief of Staff Caitlyn Macaluso, who has led the firm’s community giving program since 2018.
Source Note
Award details were announced by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Austin Chapter in connection with its 2026 Philanthropy Day celebration (afpaustin.org/philanthropy-day). Additional details on the firm’s giving were reported by ATX City Lifestyle in its profile, “FVF Law Wins Where It Matters Most.“
About FVF Law
FVF Law Firm – Injury & Wrongful death Lawyers is a values-driven personal injury and wrongful death law firm based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2014 by partners Josh Fogelman and Aaron Von Flatern, the firm is built on a mission of educating injured Texans so they can make informed decisions, with core commitments to compassion, education, advocacy, and transparency. FVF Law’s attorneys bring more than 80 years of combined experience, and the firm maintains an active presence in the Central Texas community through partnerships with local nonprofits and civic organizations.
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