Union State Bank – Community Partnering & Charitable Giving Program

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Charitable Support for Capital Campaigns and Community Impact

Organization: Union State Bank
Support Type: Charitable contributions and sponsorships (financial)
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Union State Bank

About the Funder

Union State Bank is a locally owned community bank committed to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life in the communities where it operates. Beyond financial services, Union State Bank invests time and resources into community betterment—supporting nonprofits through employee involvement, board service, and charitable giving. Through its Community Partnering program, the bank provides financial contributions to nonprofit organizations working to create meaningful, lasting local impact.

What This Program Supports

Union State Bank primarily supports capital building campaigns for schools, hospitals, local nonprofits, and community-based organizations. Contributions must be used to raise funds that benefit one or more of the following focus areas:

Education
Health
Economic Development
Human Services
Youth Activities
Community Service

Due to high demand, funding decisions consider multiple factors, including alignment with priorities, community benefit, and available resources.

Eligible Organizations

Organizations receiving preferential consideration typically:

Are tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3)
Improve quality of life in local communities
Create positive community exposure for Union State Bank
Are Union State Bank customers
Involve Union State Bank employees

Educational institutions are not required to provide proof of 501(c)(3) status.

Ineligible Requests

Union State Bank generally does not support:

Organizations without nonprofit status
Lobbying organizations
Private foundations
Individuals
Requests that pose a conflict of interest
Solicitations that discriminate based on protected characteristics

Funding Amounts

Union State Bank does not publish standard award amounts. Contribution sizes vary based on:

Community impact and benefit
Alignment with funding priorities
Strength and completeness of the request
Available funding resources

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling
📅 Review Period: Varies based on volume and completeness
📅 Funding Distribution: Approved contributions typically require a minimum of two weeks for processing

Application / Request Process

Organizations seeking support must submit a formal written request that includes:

A brief mission statement
Organizational leadership information
Purpose and intended use of funds
Completed W-9 form

Requests and supporting documentation should be forwarded to Union State Bank’s Marketing Director.

Organizations that meet the guidelines should complete the Sponsorship/Donation Request Form to initiate the process.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.myunionstate.bank/about-us/about-us/community-partnering

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is well suited for organizations that:

Are planning capital campaigns for community-serving facilities
Operate as schools, hospitals, or local nonprofits
Can demonstrate tangible improvements to community quality of life
Value partnership with a locally owned, community-focused bank

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling
Typical Lead Time: Allow at least 2+ weeks after approval for funds processing
Best Suited For: Capital campaigns and community-based nonprofit projects