First Interstate Bank is celebrating $100 million in total giving since the inception of its foundation, the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, in 1990. This milestone reflects the Bank’s values and goal of building stronger communities in the areas in which it operates.
Event Details
- What: $100 Million Celebration Community Open House
- When: April 21, 2-4pm local time
- Where: firstinterstatebank.com/or/bend.html
Why it Matters
- $100 million in total giving by First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation since 1990.
- The Bank’s support focuses on causes that matter locally, including financial literacy, youth development, disaster relief, and nonprofit capacity building.
- Employees power this milestone through volunteering and matching. In 2025 alone, employees completed more than 60,000 volunteer hours, and the organization’s Employee Gift & Volunteer Matching programs contributed over $955,000 to local nonprofits.
What You’ll See
- Community open house setting at a local branch with community partners, clients, and nonprofit organizations in attendance.
Interview Topic Opportunities
- What $100 million in giving represents for local communities
- The value of corporate support when donations and volunteer hours are allocated by local teams
- How employee-driven programs like Believe in Local turn local relationships into local impact
- How matching programs extend community support beyond dollars or volunteering alone
