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Commitment to our communities

At Santander, we believe responsible banking includes helping our communities prosper, succeed, and grow. Whether for individuals and families, small businesses, or entire communities, we work to build paths to prosperity.
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Philanthropy

Santander US is dedicated to helping our customers and communities prosper, succeed, and grow. As part of our Community Plan to reinvest $13.6 billion in community development and sustainable finance, we proudly commit $100 million in charitable giving through Santander Bank and the Santander Consumer USA Foundation.

The Bank’s Charitable Giving Program aims to help low- to moderate-income communities within our Northeast and Florida retail banking footprint address key community development needs in alignment with the Community Reinvestment Act. Grants and donations support: affordable housing; small business development and job creation; financial education, first-time homebuyer education and down payment assistance; job training and workforce development; youth development; neighborhood revitalization and disaster relief; and community service programs. To apply, please visit our Grant Portal. Contact the Philanthropy Team at giving@santander.us.

The Santander Consumer USA Foundation supports the social and economic progress of underserved communities within Santander Consumer’s main operational footprint of Texas, Arizona, and Florida. The Foundation centers its giving on educational, physical and economic mobility, sustainability and resiliency, and social justice and equity initiatives. Contact the Santander Consumer USA Foundation at foundation@santanderconsumerusa.com.

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$33.3M

Given in support to nonprofits
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400+

Nonprofits supported
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$13.6B

Committed through a three-year Inclusive Communities Plan.
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68,000+

Community development volunteer hours
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Community partnerships

Partnerships with community organizations and nonprofits strengthen the communities where we live and operate. Our roughly 15,000 employees bring life to these partnerships through their volunteer service, technical assistance provision, and coaching and mentorships. As stewards of our company, our team members make an incredible difference by giving back their most valuable resource their time.

Across the U.S., we know the value that volunteerism can provide in communities, especially underserved communities. In 2021, we engaged with our communities mainly in a virtual setting, providing more than 25,000 hours of volunteer service with more than 400 community organizations and nonprofit partners. At Santander Bank, 79% of volunteering occurred in low- to moderate-income communities, and 62% occurred in communities of color.

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68,000+

Volunteer hours
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400+

Community partners
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51,000+

Individuals counseled on financial education
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16 hours

Volunteer paid time off per full-time employee, annually

Santander's Cultivate Small Business program

We work hard to ensure we are providing tools and solutions to our customers to enable them to achieve their financial goals.

Apply

Our Fall cohort supports businesses in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Miami with classes running September through November. Applications are accepted from March through June.

Our Spring cohort supports businesses in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island with classes running from March through June. Applications are accepted from November through January.

Please reach out to CultivateSmallBusiness@Santander.us with any questions about program eligibility or application deadlines.

Businessowners of Carolizious in Somerville, MA who are alumni of the Cultivate Small Business Program
Pictured: business-owners of Carolicious in Somerville, MA who are alumni of the Cultivate Small Business program
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700+

Entrepreneurs

6

US markets

Helping small businesses thrive

  • Santander’s Cultivate Small Business helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on woman-, immigrant-, and BIPOC-owned businesses in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.
  • The program is completely free for eligible entrepreneurs and provides a 12 week food-focused curriculum, mentorship, and capital grants.

Financial education resource center

Santander also provides financial education resources for our customers and communities to help them prosper.
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Financial Education Courses

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Interactive modules on topics such as debt payoff, insurance, retirement, budget planning, and more.

Privacy & Security Information

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Our security tools keep your identity, information, and money safe, whether you are banking online, with your mobile device, or in person.

Cybersecurity Tips

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Learn how you can defend against common cybersecurity attacks to keep your online information safe.

Vehicle Financing Learning Center

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Santander Consumer USA helps consumers get financing for new and used vehicles. Explore the Learning Center for resources that can help you navigate your journey.