Elkhorn Valley Bank – Community Donation Request Program

Donations and Sponsorships Supporting Communities in Nebraska and South Dakota

Elkhorn Valley Bank’s Community Donation Request Program provides charitable support to organizations, community events, schools, nonprofits, and other local initiatives that strengthen the communities the bank serves.

EVB’s community involvement extends beyond financial contributions to include sponsorships, employee volunteerism, participation in local events, and support for education, economic development, youth programs, health-related causes, arts and culture, and other community priorities.

Organization: Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust (EVB)
Support Type: Charitable donations / sponsorships / community support
Geographic Focus: Northeast Nebraska and the Yankton, South Dakota area
Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
Application Method: Online Donation Request form

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About the Funder

Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust, commonly known as EVB, is a locally owned community bank serving customers throughout northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota.

The bank describes its mission as making a difference in the lives of its customers, coworkers, and communities. Community involvement is a significant part of that mission, with EVB supporting local nonprofits, economic development efforts, schools, community celebrations, charitable fundraisers, and other organizations.

EVB maintains a particularly strong presence in Norfolk, Pierce, and Wayne, Nebraska, and Yankton, South Dakota, along with surrounding communities.

What This Program Supports

EVB does not publish a narrowly defined list of eligible funding categories for its general Donation Request program.

However, its community giving and sponsorship activities demonstrate support for a broad range of local causes, including:

Education & Youth

Examples of EVB’s community involvement include:

• School foundations
• Classroom and educational initiatives
• College programs
• Youth athletics
• Youth organizations
• Student opportunities
• Financial literacy activities

Community & Economic Development

EVB supports organizations and partnerships working to strengthen local communities and economies, including:

• Chambers of commerce
• Downtown and community organizations
• Economic development initiatives
• Small business development
• Regional development organizations

Health & Human Services

Community support has also extended to:

• Food assistance
• Veterans programs
• Emergency services
• Health awareness
• Community health initiatives
• Organizations serving families and individuals in need

Arts, Culture & Recreation

EVB participates in and sponsors:

• Arts organizations
• Music and cultural events
• Community festivals
• Local recreation
• Sports programs
• Community celebrations

Other Local Charitable Causes

The bank also supports nonprofit fundraisers, volunteer organizations, animal welfare initiatives, conservation activities, and other locally important causes.

Geographic Focus

Organizations serving EVB communities are likely to be the strongest fit.

Primary communities include:

• Norfolk, Nebraska
• Pierce, Nebraska
• Wayne, Nebraska
• Yankton, South Dakota

EVB also maintains additional banking and Teller on Demand locations in surrounding Nebraska communities.

Applicants should clearly explain how their organization, event, or initiative benefits people within the bank’s local service area.

Eligibility

EVB’s public Donation Request form does not publish a specific requirement that applicants must hold 501(c)(3) status.

The bank considers a variety of community requests, and its past giving includes nonprofit organizations, schools, economic development groups, community events, charitable fundraisers, and other local organizations.

Applicants should provide enough information for EVB to understand:

• The organization making the request
• Where the organization operates
• The community or population that will benefit
• The type of assistance requested
• How EVB’s contribution will be recognized

Organizations with a strong local connection to an EVB market are likely to be the best candidates.

Funding Amounts

EVB does not publish a standard donation or sponsorship range.

Past community support varies significantly depending on the initiative. For example, EVB has made smaller community gifts as well as substantial investments in major local projects.

A recent example includes a $25,000 contribution to the Norfolk Fire Department in August 2026 to support station renovations.

Previous community investments have also included support for colleges, school foundations, nonprofits, community events, youth activities, and charitable organizations.

These examples are provided only as context and should not be interpreted as minimum or maximum award amounts.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Published Deadline: None
📅 Required Lead Time: Not publicly specified

Because the application asks applicants to provide payment instructions, due dates, and other timing information, organizations with date-specific needs should submit requests well in advance of an event or funding deadline.

EVB does not publish a standard review period on its Donation Request page.

Application / Request Process

Requests are submitted through the online Donation Request form located directly on EVB’s Making a Difference webpage.

Applicants are asked to provide information including:

• Organization name
• Organization address
• Contact name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Impact area
• Request details
• Payment instructions
• Contribution acknowledgment or recognition
• Whether EVB branding or artwork is needed
• Additional information about the request

Supporting Materials

Applicants may upload a flyer, request form, or other supporting document.

The online form allows file uploads of up to 64 MB.

Organizations should consider attaching materials that help EVB quickly understand the purpose and local impact of the request.

Recognition of EVB Support

The application specifically asks applicants to describe how EVB’s contribution will be recognized.

Organizations seeking event sponsorships should be prepared to explain available recognition opportunities, which might include:

• Event signage
• Printed materials
• Website recognition
• Social media
• Sponsor listings
• Other appropriate acknowledgement

Applicants are also asked whether they need EVB to provide a logo or other artwork.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ Submit an EVB Donation Request

➡️ Learn More About EVB’s Community Involvement

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

• Serve northeast Nebraska or the Yankton, South Dakota area
• Have a clear connection to an EVB community
• Are seeking a charitable contribution or community sponsorship
• Support education, youth, economic development, community wellbeing, arts, recreation, health, or other local priorities
• Can demonstrate a direct community benefit
• Can clearly explain how EVB will be recognized for its support

Because EVB does not impose narrowly defined public funding categories, this may be a useful opportunity for a wide variety of locally focused organizations and community initiatives.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling
Funding Amount: Not published
Required Lead Time: Not published; apply early for date-specific requests
Geographic Priority: Northeast Nebraska and Yankton, South Dakota
Primary Markets: Norfolk, Pierce, Wayne, and Yankton
501(c)(3) Requirement: Not specifically stated on the public request form
Best Suited For: Local nonprofits, schools, community organizations, events, and other initiatives seeking donations or sponsorships