Charitable giving

Our unified giving and engagement strategy, Community Possible, focuses on closing the gaps between people and possibility in the areas of work, home and play.

U.S. Bank Foundation grant programs

Community Possible

The Community Possible Grant Program supports organizations that create stable jobs, affordable housing and vibrant communities.

Learn more about Community Possible grants

Opportunity Fund

The Opportunity Fund supports organizations that expand equitable access for communities of color, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities, among others.

Learn more about Opportunity Fund grants

Employee community engagement

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to give back to their community in a way that is meaningful to them.

Volunteerism

U.S. Bank encourages employees to deepen community engagement by volunteering in support of the nonprofit organizations where their passion lies. In 2023, employees recorded over 360,000 hours – over 14% more than 2022 – delivering financial education, serving on a nonprofit board, sharing skills-based services and personal volunteering efforts across communities. U.S. Bank invests in this commitment by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year for eligible employees.

Employee matching gifts

The U.S. Bank Foundation matches employee charitable contributions, from $50 to $1,000 per year ($3,000 per year for employees that serve on nonprofit boards). Qualifying contributions include cash and stock to nonprofit organizations or higher education institutions.

Dollars for Doing program

The Dollars for Doing program supports employee community work with a monetary donation to the nonprofits where they volunteer. The program matches employee volunteer time at $5 per hour, up to 40 hours per year.

Employee giving and engagement campaigns

Each year, we run three company-wide campaigns to give employees additional opportunities to give back to their communities and to each other.

  • Employee giving campaign: This campaign encourages employees to make charitable donations to a cause aligned with their passions.
  • Employee assistance fund: This primarily employee-funded program provides one-time grants to help employees facing unexpected hardships, as well as emergency grants to those who were displaced from their homes due to natural disasters or other catastrophes.
  • #GiveTime campaign: We participate in the international movement called #GivingTuesday, a day focused on the spirit of giving. Our #GiveTime campaign encourages employees and customers alike to volunteer time and share their experiences on social media, encouraging others in turn to give back in their communities.

Our business resource groups provide another avenue for employees to engage with the community and grow professionally.

Latest news

A woman and two young girls enjoy Turtle Bay Exploration Park, a recipient of the Community Possible grant.

Learn how $12 million in U.S. Bank Foundation grants will support communities

Meet three organizations benefiting from the foundation’s Community Possible program. 

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27 Habitat homes in Charlotte under construction with support from U.S. Bank

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and around 80 employee volunteers collaborated with future homeowner Jean Clement Nsombo on his new home. 

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U.S. Bank offers recycled plastic for Altitude Go, 100% matching for charity

Cardholders can redeem points to contribute to a nonprofit they choose from the list in the Altitude Rewards Center.

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