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We are committed to investing in organizations that contribute to community wellbeing and are proud to offer deposit and loan products that cater to their needs. Our nonprofit clients inspire and energize us, making an impact through affordable housing, social justice, health and wellbeing, and environment sustainability. We are excited to share their stories with you.

Two new ranges are being transported toward the affordable housing apartment complex for installation.

Preserving Affordable Housing: How Our Grants Supported 1,271 Units

May 21, 2026

We provided flexible grant funding to help upgrade and preserve affordable housing for thousands of residents.

Client Spotlight

How the Black Freedom Fund is Rethinking Philanthropy

Feb 18, 2026

The Black Freedom Fund is a public foundation that invests in leaders and organizations at the center of Black communities.

CROP Oakland Grand Opening in March 2023. A line of CROP staff and supporters including Kat Taylor pose for a photo on CROP's campus

Partner Spotlight

CROP Organization – Investing in People Over Punishment

Mar 18, 2024

CROP Organization offers a career development program to formerly incarcerated folks to set them up for success and self-efficacy.

Choose a Bank that Invests in Tomorrow

Beneficial State Bank serves the triple-bottom-line of people, planet, and prosperity for all. That means prioritizing social justice and environmental sustainability. Our clients want to see their money put to good use – funding causes that defend our planet and build resiliency in our communities. Change your bank and help change the world.

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Client Spotlight

Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation – Working at the Intersection of Climate and Social Justice

Sep 12, 2023

Only 2% of philanthropic funding goes toward the climate. Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation is working to change that.

Hack The Hood: three program participants at a table in a training classroom

Client Spotlight

Hack the Hood - Training young people to use technology to create a better world

Mar 20, 2023

Today’s youth are the creators for the future. Hack the Hood wants to inspire them to use technology to create a better world.

Seeding Justice grantee courtesy of Coalicion Fortaleza

Client Spotlight

Seeding Justice: Philanthropy that Supports Movements for Justice

Jan 05, 2023

Seeding Justice is working to transform philanthropy, pushing the philanthropy sector to redistribute wealth and make reparations.

A line of people stand at tables the length of a large room, completing registration for a workshop.

Client Spotlight

Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaboration - Connecting Communities with Resources

Sep 30, 2022

Bringing together resources and connecting immigrant communities to the support services they are eligible to receive.

A few people face away from the camera, looking at the ocean, at AltaSea's open house.

Client Spotlight

AltaSea: Investing in the Blue Economy in Los Angeles

Aug 29, 2022

In the same way Silicon Valley invested in the information economy 50 years ago, AltaSea is investing in the Blue economy today.

TK stands in front the Q Center float. They are leaning backward excitedly and holding up a double peace sign. They are wearing a KN95, black pants, and the t-shirt described in the caption. The words are in black text. The float is a truck decorated with rainbow fringe, green balloon arches with a few pink, red, yellow, marble pink, white, blue, and marble blue yellow white balloons. The trailer on the back continues this decoration.

Client Spotlight

Q Center Builds Resilience for Queer and Trans Communities in Portland

Aug 05, 2022

Q Center provides safe spaces, community building, and empowerment for the LGBTQ2SIA+ communities and allies.

Areas our clients are making an impact

Economic, Business, and Job Development

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Education and Youth Development