In celebration of its 20th anniversary and two decades of helping build stronger, more vibrant and prosperous communities, the Old National Bank Foundation is donating a total of $20,000 to 20 nonprofit organizations throughout its nine-state footprint.
Since its start in 2006, the Old National Bank Foundation has granted more than $40 million to nonprofit organizations in the communities Old National serves. The most recent grant cycle, with more than 200 grants awarded totaling more than $3 million, was the largest in the foundation’s history.
“For 20 years, the (Old National Bank) Foundation has helped turn compassion into action and possibility into progress for communities across our footprint,” Kathy Schoettlin, chief communications, culture and social responsibility officer at Old National, said. “While that legacy is something we are deeply proud of, what inspires us most is knowing there is still so much more impact we can make. As we look ahead, our commitment remains clear: to invest in the people, partnerships and organizations that help communities thrive for generations to come.”
As part of the anniversary celebration, the foundation is launching “20 for 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Community Impact.” This campaign will recognize 20 nonprofit organizations that have used past foundation support to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. Each of the 20 nonprofit organizations will receive a $1,000 donation and be featured on oldnational.com through a weekly spotlight that runs through the end of the year.
“Our ‘20 for 20’ campaign recognizes 20 organizations that have helped strengthen communities and expand opportunity through their partnership with the Old National Bank Foundation,” Joe Kiser, president of the Old National Bank Foundation, said. “Their leadership, innovation and commitment to serving others reflect the very best of what can happen when communities come together around a shared purpose. As we celebrate the foundation’s 20th anniversary, these organizations represent the many communities, causes and partnerships that have shaped the Foundation’s work over the past two decades.”
As part of Old National Bank’s broader charitable giving efforts, the foundation invests in initiatives designed to enhance quality of life and expand opportunities across the bank’s multi-state footprint, which stretches from the Upper Midwest into portions of the Southeast. Recent Foundation grantees have included:
- Hearts & Hammers Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN): ONB Foundation funding enables free home-improvement assistance to low-income seniors, disabled individuals and veteran homeowners, ensuring they can age in place safely.
- ChooseWell Communities (Louisville, KY): ONB grant funding supports CWC’s Housing First initiative which ensures Louisville-area families remain anchored in safe, affordable housing as their parents navigate early recovery and their children’s crucial first five years.
- BizStarts Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI): Through its funding, the ONB Foundation enables an ecosystem of training and support for new or emerging Milwaukee entrepreneurs from low- to moderate-income BIPOC communities.
Funding from the Old National Bank Foundation targets innovative programs that enhance the quality of life within Old National-served communities in support of the following strategic initiatives: affordable housing, workforce development, economic development and financial empowerment.
