Our Impact
Banking and Community
Aug 02, 2022
We operate with purpose. Our products and services are designed to optimize social and environmental impact first.
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Ethical Banking
We envision a more equitable economy that serves everyone and a banking industry that prioritizes a triple-bottom-line: people, planet, and prosperity for all. We are committed to changing the banking system for good and investing in organizations that contribute to community wellbeing. With Beneficial State Bank, your deposits support our communities and the planet.
Six Steps to Stop Banks from Funding Guns and Other Weapons
Jun 03, 2022
Many banks finance weapons manufacturers and have business ties to gun rights advocacy groups.
B Corps: Putting the Money Where Our Mission Is
May 05, 2022 by Marcus Martinez, Senior Relationship Banker
I’m proud to be a part of one of the eight Certified B Corp banks in the United States.
Banking for a Brighter Future
Join our community of nonprofits, B Corps, small businesses, and conscientious organizations with lending and deposit services that help you grow your impact.
How Banking Can Tackle the Climate Crisis
May 02, 2022 by Jae Easterbrooks, VP, Earth Services Team Leader
It’s become clear that we in the finance industry need to act with much more urgency to address climate change.
Why Become a B Corp? A Business Case
Feb 27, 2022 by Craig Hill, VP, Client & Treasury Manager
Why should a company become a B Corp? What’s the value in putting in the work to get certified?
Our Impact
Beneficial State Bank's Lending Policy: We Make 75%+ Mission-Aligned Loans and 0% Contra-Mission Loans
Feb 07, 2022
Do you ever wonder what happens to your money when you deposit it into a bank? It doesn't just sit in a vault.
What Does Climate Change Have to Do with the Banking Industry?
Jan 03, 2022 by Brian Wagner, VP, Risk Team Leader and Earth Services Team Member
It is increasingly clear that we need to act with urgency to address climate change.
New Years Resolutions to Combat Climate Change
Dec 20, 2021
As we enter a new year, we can all consider how we can make a bigger impact to save the planet.
Five Wins for Economic Justice in 2021
Dec 09, 2021 by Beneficial State Foundation
Equitable banking is possible! Here are five notable milestones from the last year.