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Financial Services for Nonprofits

Dedicated To Helping Nonprofits Thrive

Your choice of banks is one of the most important decisions your nonprofit can make—for impact and financial health. At Climate First Bank, our mission centers on empowering impact-driven organizations to thrive. Align your financial practices with your values and benefit from exceptional service, highly competitive rates, and transparent, ethical banking.

Why Climate First Bank?

Use your finances as a force for good

  • All deposits support initiatives such as clean energy, affordable housing, and more
  • Exceptional service from experts invested in your success
  • Transparent terms
  • Ethical banking
Save money by ending unnecessary fees
  • Bank on your own terms knowing there are never hidden fees
  • No minimum balance
  • No statement fee
  • Highly competitive rates
  • New revenue stream opportunities​
  • Flexible loan options
  • Free wire transfers

Financial Solutions to Help Nonprofits Thrive

NetZero Business Checking1

  • $0 monthly service fees and no minimum balance required.
  • No transaction limits, free Positive Pay and ACH Originations.
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Business Money Market2

  • Earn 4.76% APY* on reserve funds held in your Money Market.
  • No monthly service fee, no minimum balance requirement.
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Banking That Builds A Better Future

We believe our customers deserve full transparency on how their deposits create change. From green loans to affordable housing and renewable energy, your banking powers real-world impact. See how your financial choices made a difference in 2024.

Values-Based Lending
In 2024, we financed $210 million in mission-driven projects, turning everyday banking into real-world impact.
Certified B Corporation
We joined the Business Climate Finance Working Group, helping 45 B Corps align their finances with climate action.
Montgomery County Green Bank Partnership
Launched a subsidized solar lending program for residents in Montgomery County, MD, focusing on low-to-moderate income communities.
Nationwide Solar Loan Platform
We have financed over 112 MW of solar energy systems and brought renewable energy to over 3,300 households.
1. A minimum deposit of $50.00 is required to open the account. E-statements are provided at no charge, and paper statements are available for a $10.00 monthly fee. A fee of $5.00 per day applies to business accounts with continuously overdrawn balance, beginning on the fourth business day.

2. Account holder must maintain their primary business checking* relationship with Climate First bank to open this account and qualify** for the bonus rate. The interest rate is 4.65% with an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.76%, accurate as of 10-01-2025 and subject to change. If the primary business checking requirement is not met, the rate and APY will be 0.60%.A minimum deposit of $50.00 is required to open the account E-statements are provided at no charge, and paper statements are available for a $10.00 monthly fee.

*Primary business checking account means the account used for normal business operations, including deposits of income, payment of employees, vendors, suppliers and operating expenses.

**Qualifying Checking Products: Founders business, NetZero Business, Business Checking with interest or an IOTA under the same ownership within the first 90 days.

Bank like tomorrow depends on it.

As the nation’s first climate-focused bank, Climate First Bank is a full-service community bank offering both personal and commercial banking services. We are proud to serve our communities as we work together to promote sustainability and reverse the climate crisis. Click below to open your account today!
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