GRF Celebrates 45 Years
45 Years of Trusted Service
In 1981, GRF CPAs & Advisors was founded on a simple but powerful idea: do more than provide exceptional service – make a difference in the communities we serve.
Forty-five years later, that commitment remains unchanged.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are proud of the relationships we’ve built, the communities we serve, and the clients who continue to place their trust in us year after year.
Our Story
GRF began as a small, relationship-driven accounting firm with a vision to provide thoughtful, technically sound advice with a focus on providing excellent client service.
Over the decades, we have grown alongside our clients — expanding our expertise in:
- Nonprofits and associations
- Government contractors
- Middle-market businesses
- Individual and family tax services
- Audit, accounting, tax, advisory, and accounting technology services
While our services and technology have evolved, our core philosophy has not: put clients first, invest in our people, and remain independent.
By the Numbers
Our greatest measure of success isn’t just longevity — it’s the lasting relationships we’ve built with clients, team members, and community partners.
Years of service
Team members
Licensed CPAs
Clients served
What Hasn’t Changed in 45 Years
While the accounting profession has transformed — from paper files to cloud platforms, from manual reporting to real-time insights — our values remain constant.
In a time of industry consolidation and private equity investment, our independence is intentional — and it matters. It allows us to stay focused on what truly drives our success: our clients and our people.
Growing Together and Giving Back
For 45 years GRF has grown by helping others grow, from nonprofits advancing critical missions to businesses and families planning for the future. Our team provides clarity, confidence, and strategic insight while staying connected to our communities through volunteer work, board service, and initiatives like Project Angel Tree, Iona Senior Services, the Barnett Searing National Cancer Foundation, I Support the Girls, the Sydney Paige Foundation, A Wider Circle, DC Central Kitchen, and many others. Community involvement is who we are.
Evolving With the Profession
The accounting and advisory landscape has changed dramatically over four decades. We have embraced that change — engaging with students and future CPAs, investing in technology, expanding advisory capabilities, exploring new partnerships, and developing specialized industry expertise.
From traditional audit and tax services to forward-looking advisory and technology solutions, GRF continues to evolve to meet the complex needs of today’s organizations.
Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter
Reaching 45 years is both a celebration and a responsibility.
We remain committed to:
- Sustaining our independence
- Investing in our people and leadership development
- Expanding industry specialization
- Leveraging technology to enhance service delivery
- Strengthening our community partnerships
The next chapter of GRF is already underway — built on the same principles that guided our founding, and driven by a clear vision for the future.
Thank You
To our clients, team members, alumni, and community partners — thank you for being part of our story.
Your trust has shaped the past 45 years. We look forward to building the future together.
