The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards a $6K grant to HomeAid Orange County

Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2024 — The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA, the national trade association of the title insurance industry, today announced they have awarded $6,000 to HomeAid Orange County in Tustin, Calif. Sean Henry at First American Title Homebuilder Services in Irvine nominated the nonprofit to receive the grant. HomeAid Orange County is one of 19 nonprofit organizations across the United States that received a grant this month from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation. The Foundation announced the recipients of this year’s second round of biannual grants today during ALTA ONE, ALTA’s largest annual event, in Orlando, Fla.

“The milestone of surpassing $1 million in giving highlights the extraordinary dedication of the ALTA community,” said Foundation Board Chair Mary O’Donnell, president and CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. and past president of ALTA. “These grants go directly into the heart of neighborhoods, supporting charities that make a tangible difference in people’s lives every day. It’s inspiring to see how a single grant can transform an organization’s capacity to serve and uplift local communities.”

“The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation exemplifies the deep commitment of our members to making positive changes beyond the real estate industry,” said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb. “By supporting vital community organizations, we’re not just investing in charitable causes—we’re empowering people and fostering resilience in neighborhoods across the country. I am honored to see how the Foundation’s reach has expanded, making an ever-greater impact.”

“We are honored to be the recipient of this grant from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation,” said Steve Murow, President at HomeAid Orange County. “Our organization will use this grant to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education.”

The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation was launched in 2020 to bolster the charitable efforts of ALTA members. Since then, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.1 million to 189 organizations in 45 states plus the District of Columbia. Title insurance professionals can apply for grants on behalf of recognized 501(c)(3) organizations that they support; preference is given to housing-related charities.

About the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation 

Founded in 2020 by the American Land Title Association, the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  

About ALTA 

The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, is the national trade association representing the title insurance industry.