Giving Back
Investing in the Communities We Call Home
More Than Banking. A Commitment to Community.
Since 1882, Bank Midwest has believed that community banking should do more than manage money. It should help communities thrive.
From youth sports and schools to food shelves, parks, arts organizations, and community events, our commitment shows up through both financial investment and hands-on service.
Turning Local Ideas Into Lasting Impact
The Bank Midwest Community Fund provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations creating meaningful change in the communities we serve.
Each year we invest in projects that strengthen community life and bring people together, prioritizing initiatives focused on:
- Youth development and education
- Arts and cultural programs
- Recreation and community gathering spaces
- Environmental stewardship
- Long-term community improvement
Grants are awarded through a competitive application process each year, with proposals typically due in late May.
2025 Grants
Sioux Empire Baseball (SEBA): $10,000
Ringsted Community Action Club: $5,000
Wall Lake American Legion: $5,000
Westbrook Area Volunteers: $20,000
Spirit Lake Inclusive Playground: $20,000
Windom Area Youth Hockey Association: $10,000
New Ulm Basketball Association: $20,000
Sheldon Jackson Outreach Center: $10,000
Giving Our Time Where It Matters Most
Investing in community means more than financial support. It also means showing up. In 2025 alone, our team stepped up and made a difference:
128
Bank Midwest Employees Volunteered
4,555
Hours of Service
476
Organizations Supported
Bank Midwest team members spent time packing food for families, mentoring youth, planning community events, responding to emergencies, and serving in leadership roles with local nonprofits.
Volunteer Highlights Across Our Communities
Here are just a few examples of how Bank Midwest employees served in 2025.
Armstrong Betterment Club
5 employees volunteered 211 hours organizing local events, including RAGBRAI.
Heaven’s Table Food Shelf
30 employees volunteered 131 hours supporting food packaging and backpack programs.
Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis
2 employees volunteered 128 hours supporting youth programs.
Westbrook Ambulance Service
1 employee volunteered 120 hours supporting local emergency response.
Windom Lions Club
2 employees volunteered 116 hours serving community projects.
Camp Foster and Bedell YMCA
2 employees volunteered 68 hours supporting youth programs and outdoor education.
Every hour represents a simple belief: the places we live and work deserve our time and care.
Why Community Involvement Matters
We believe local banking should do more than move money. It should help move a community forward.
Because when communities are stronger, everyone benefits:
- Families.
- Schools.
- Local businesses.
- And all the generations to come.
That’s the kind of future worth investing in.
