Community Scorecard
The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. We’re proud to be an active part of the communities we serve.
First Interstate Bank and its Foundation are committed to supporting our communities through philanthropy.
Since the Foundation's inception in 1990, combined, we have contributed $94,376,353 toward enhancing the communities we serve. As we continue to recognize the importance of giving back, here's a look at how our communities were supported in 2024.
First Interstate Bank commits 2% of its Net Income Before Taxes annually to charitable giving. In 2024, the Bank and Foundation gifted $7.1 million to make a difference in our communities.
3,482 nonprofits organizations supported by the Bank and Foundation
70% of nonprofit organizations supported focused on issues surrounding poverty and Low- and Moderate-Income.
We strive to help the hungry through food programs like our "Neighbors Feeding Neighbors" initiative. Throughout 2024, employee donations through this program were double-matched by our Foundation and totaled $120,672.
First Interstate supports nonprofits by matching eligible volunteer hours and charitable gifts through our gift and volunteer match program, enriching charitable organizations with much-needed support and financial resources.
In 2024, First Interstate Bank, in partnership with First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, gifted $1 million in grants as part of our "Believe in Local" campaign. Employee nominations determined 40 impactful nonprofit organizations that each received $25,000 gifts to further their mission.
With new virtual tools allowing greater outreach, our financial education efforts reach more people in new and engaging ways.
Our "Coats and More" initiative, started in 2009, has helped thousands of people get through challenging winters. A total of 4,112 winter items were donated to this program in 2024.
80,403 Winter items collected over the last 16 years
Helping our neighbors, particularly those most in need, is central to First Interstate's mission. Service projects included financial literacy trainings, food collection and sorting, building affordable housing, and creating hygiene and wellness kits for people struggling with homelessness.
Staying true to our roots means putting people first. When it comes to giving back, we start with the communities we serve across 14 states to build the foundation of our corporate giving program.