CARMEL, Ind. –

KAR Auction Services closed out 2015 on a philanthropic note, announcing toward the end of December that it had raised $173,228 for the United Way of Central Indiana.

Following two weeks of fundraising, the campaign involved employees partaking in various activities to raise awareness about United Way’s endeavors. The events included a trivia contest, a coffee chat with Torchbearers and loaned executives, a silent auction, collectively raising $3,890. Another $84,669 was raised by employees. KAR matched the funds raised dollar-for-dollar, bringing the total over $170,000.

The figure broke last year’s total funds raised of $129,000.

“It is inspiring to work with people who are so generous and so dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and work,” said Jim Hallett, KAR’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We continue to surpass our record each year, and I couldn’t be more proud of our team and thankful for the positive impact this will have in helping those in need in the Indianapolis area.”

KAR’s annual United Way fundraising campaign is part of the company’s year-long corporate giving campaign. To learn more about the company, click here.