Nonprofits
& Schools

Our Regional Commercial Banking teams deliver traditional financing solutions to nonprofit organizations and schools across our Commercial Banking footprint, including the Mid-Atlantic, California and Nevada.

In addition, Customers Bank’s Public Finance team provides tax-exempt financing for the purchase or lease of essential-use equipment and services to schools and nonprofits nationwide.

Nonprofits have unique financial needs — from managing grant disbursements and restricted funds to navigating seasonal cash flow and board reporting requirements. The right banking partner understands those nuances and offers more than just a checking account. Look for a bank that assigns you a dedicated Relationship Manager (not a call center), has experience working with nonprofits across your sector and can grow with you — whether that means a line of credit to bridge funding gaps or lending support for a capital project. High-touch service and responsiveness matter as much as the product set.

Yes. We work with nonprofits on a range of lending needs, from lines of credit to help manage cash flow between grant cycles, to equipment financing and loans for facility acquisition or renovation. Lenders who work regularly with nonprofits understand how to evaluate your organization’s financial health, even when revenue looks different from a traditional business. We take the time to understand how your organization is structured and how your funding works, so we can have a real conversation about what makes sense for your situation. For nonprofits with larger capital needs, we can also talk through tax-exempt financing options that may be available to your organization. If lending is something your nonprofit is exploring, we encourage you to reach out and talk it through with one of our bankers.

Nonprofits run on trust — with donors, with the communities they serve and with the partners they rely on. Banking should be no different. With relationship-based commercial banking, your organization works with a dedicated banking team that gets to know your mission, your funding structure and your operational rhythm over time. That means you’re not re-explaining your situation every time you call, you get proactive guidance instead of reactive support, and when you need flexibility — whether it’s a conversation about lending or help navigating a cash flow gap — you’re talking to someone who already understands your needs. For nonprofits, that continuity and personal accountability can make a real difference.

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Customers Bank was founded in 2009 with one goal in mind: to enable our customers’ prosperity. Founded and built by bank industry veterans, we understand that true innovation is powered by people. We pride ourselves on:

1. Customer focus, first and always. Our success is defined by our ability to serve our customers — today and in the future. We invest in new product solutions and industry innovations that translate into a better banking experience for our customers.
2. Exceptional service, redefined. Our Single Point of Contact model means that we know our customers by name, deliver personalized service and identify business solutions that address the unique needs of each customer.
3. A strong and sustainable model. Customers Bank is one of the nation’s top-performing banking companies. Founded in 2009, today we are among the 80 largest bank holding companies in the U.S. — all powered by organic growth.

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