FNBO Releases 2024 Impact Report

FNBO Releases 2024 Impact Report

FNBO Delivers Significant Community Investment in Philanthropy, Service and Environmental Sustainability

Omaha, NE, June 2, 2025 – FNBO has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the bank’s deep commitment to community well-being through philanthropic giving, employee volunteerism, and environmental sustainability initiatives. The report details the bank’s ongoing investments and charitable efforts that strengthen local communities and support FNBO’s 2027 Commitment to Community Impact Plan. FNBO’s Impact Strategy includes four key components: promoting financial well-being, driving economic development, empowering employees, and fostering a more sustainable future.

"Every year, we challenge ourselves to go further for our customers and our communities," Christina Kahler, Managing Director, Philanthropy, said. "This year’s report is more than just a snapshot; it’s a testament to the meaningful progress we’re making toward our long-term community goals. It reflects the collective dedication of teams across FNBO, all working together to create lasting impact."

Among the report highlights from 2024:

• More than $7.6 million was given to nonprofit organizations dedicated to economic development, including affordable housing and workforce development initiatives, financial literacy, access to arts and culture, community health and well-being and environmental sustainability.
• Over 28,000 FNBO employee service hours were spent giving back to the community through volunteer and financial literacy initiatives, mentoring students, supporting local nonprofits and participating in company-led service projects.
• More than $38 million to support Community Development Investments to increase access to affordable housing, build businesses and create jobs.
• Over $1 million donated to 33 United Way chapters across FNBO’s footprint. 

Impact Grant Program

FNBO’s Impact Grant Program is an initiative that exemplifies the bank’s longstanding commitment to building successful communities through meaningful and strategic partnerships. Designed to create a lasting impact, this program provides funding support to nonprofit organizations working in three critical areas: affordable housing, workforce development, and financial literacy.

Funding decisions are made through a careful and intentional review process. Each grant application is thoughtfully scored based on demonstrated community need, program effectiveness, and alignment with the Impact by FNBO strategy. This ensures resources are directed where they are most needed, and where they have the greatest potential to drive measurable outcomes.

In 2024, FNBO awarded $1,758,000 in Impact Grants to 88 nonprofit organizations across its eight-state footprint, reflecting a strong and ongoing investment in economic inclusion and community well-being. By supporting programs that empower individuals and families to achieve greater economic stability, FNBO continues to play a proactive role in shaping thriving communities for the future.

2035 Sustainability Goals

The 2024 Impact Report details major progress made toward FNBO’s 2035 Sustainability Goals. In just five years, FNBO is more than 50 percent toward its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2035. Since establishing its baseline in 2019, the bank has eliminated nearly 27,000 metric tons of CO₂, the equivalent of removing 6,294 cars from the road each year.

Waste reduction efforts at First National Tower have led to an 88% landfill diversion rate following a comprehensive waste audit, equal to 173 tons of material redirected from landfills.

FNBO also worked closely with Eurest USA in 2024 to increase compostable material use to 80-90 percent in the Tower's café. Additionally, solutions to support food recovery through a partnership with Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue were implemented to transfer and distribute the items to those in need.

Together, these efforts reflect FNBO’s deep commitment to environmental stewardship and meaningful, measurable progress on the path to net zero by 2035.

2027 Commitment to Community Impact Plan

Additionally, 2024 marked the completion of the third year of FNBO’s five-year Commitment to the Community Impact Plan. At the conclusion of the year, FNBO has illustrated significant progress toward key goals:

• $203 million in Community Development Investments (101.5% of its $200 million goal).
• $1.71 billion in small business loans (38% of its $4.5 billion goal).
• $897.3 million in community development loans (69% of its $1.3 billion goal).
• $22.7 million community sponsorships, capital donations and Impact Grants (65% of its $35 million goal).
• 91,476 FNBO employee service hours (73% of its 125,000 goal).

More information on all of these initiatives, goals, the impact being made and more is available in the full report at fnbo.com/impact.

About FNBO

FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (FNNI), is one of the largest privately held banks in the US and has been in business for more than 165 years. FNNI and its affiliates have over $32 billion in assets and 4,500 employees. Primary banking offices are located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming, providing personal and business banking, mortgage, payment solutions, wealth management and more. Founded in 1857, FNBO has maintained its commitment to customers and helping build strong communities. Learn more at FNBO.com and connect on Facebook, X and Instagram. Member FDIC.

For information contact:
Sally Christensen
402-871-1933
schristensen@fnbo.com