Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elan Credit Card today announced the expansion of its charitable giving program, delivering $250,000 in donations to 25 nonprofit organizations nationwide. Each $10,000 contribution was made on behalf of an existing credit union or community bank partner, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the communities our credit card partners serve.

Celebrating five years in 2026, this milestone of the Elan Charitable Giving program reflects Elan’s commitment to purpose-driven partnerships that extend beyond business. Continuing the program ensures that our collective impact grows, strengthening local relationships and reinforcing the values that drive long-term success. Watch the celebratory video here.

“Our credit card partners are deeply connected to their communities,” said Peter Klukken, SVP, Head of Elan Financial Services, “By aligning our charitable investments with their local priorities — we’re helping extend their reach and deepen relationships with the cardmembers we both serve.”

Since launching in 2022, the Elan Charitable Giving Program has distributed more than $2.5 million to over 175 nonprofits across the U.S. In addition to financial contributions, Elan employees have volunteered over 300 hours to deepen the impact of the donations and foster collaboration between Elan and its partners.

This year’s recipients include 20 credit unions and 5 community banks, each selecting a local nonprofit to receive a donation. Beneficiaries range from food pantries and neighborhood centers to youth programming and animal welfare organizations — underscoring the program’s flexibility and local relevance.

• Alden Credit Union (Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry)
• Amplify Credit Union (Farmshare Austin)
• APCU Center Parc Credit Union (APCU Foundation)
• CDC Federal Credit Union (CDC Mutual Aid Network & Fund)
• Dover-Phila Federal Credit Union (Beneath the Shade)
• Federated Employees Credit Union (Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc.)
• First County Bank (Filling in the Blanks)
• First Trust Credit Union (The Salvation Army)
• Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (Lebanon Rescue Mission)
• Kohler Credit Union (Grafton Little League)
• MidWest America Federal Credit Union (YWCA Northeast Indiana)
• Montgomery Bank (Discovery Playhouse)
• Northwest Bank (Habitat for Humanity of Iowa)
• Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union (Volunteers in Medicine)
• Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (The PACU Foundation)
• Polish National Credit Union (Alianza Domestic Violence Services)
• Public Service Credit Union (PSCU Cares Foundation)
• Savings Bank of Mendocino County (Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County)
• SkyOne Federal Credit Union (Toberman Neighborhood Center)
• Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union (Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties)
• St. Jean’s Credit Union (St. Jean’s Credit Union Charitable Foundation)
• Telhio Credit Union (IMPACT Community Action)
• Tennessee Members 1st Federal Credit Union (Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee)
• Tremont Credit Union (MA Coalition for the Homeless/A Bed for Every Child)
• United Heritage Credit Union (PATH)

“Our goal is to be a strategic partner,” Klukken added. “Programs like this demonstrate how we invest in our partners’ communities, not just through technology and financial products, but through shared values and community engagement.”

We look forward to celebrating our fifth year of the Elan Charitable Giving program with multiple volunteer events, which will be announced at a later date. To learn more visit www.elancharitablegiving.com.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Tessa Bajema, U.S. Bank Public Affairs & Communications
tessa.bajema@usbank.com