Why These Banks?
Better banking practices mean better outcomes for people.
Better banking practices mean better outcomes for people.
All the financial institutions listed here have publicly adopted specific lending and investment policies that limit or exclude certain categories of commercial activity. These self-defined policies vary by institution and generally reflect each organization’s mission, risk framework, or strategic focus.
Some institutions choose to concentrate their lending on community development, small businesses, households, and other locally oriented sectors. Others elect to set internal limits on particular types of large-scale commercial or industrial financing. Our role is simply to summarize these publicly available policies so consumers can understand how different institutions position themselves.
This is provided for informational purposes only. It does not evaluate, rank, or judge any business sector or financial institution. It simply allows people to review stated policies and decide which institutions best match their personal banking preferences.
We began by contacting an initial group of 100 financial institutions. To structure our outreach, we used neutral, transparent criteria focused on consumer access and publicly available information. We prioritized institutions that met one or more of the following characteristics:
They have clearly published policies or statements about their lending priorities or environmental responsibility.
They hold recognized certifications or designations related to community development or responsible business practices, such as B-Corp, CDFI, or membership in values-based banking networks.
They are minority-owned, minority-led, or designated Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs).
They serve major metropolitan regions where consumer demand for choice and comparison tools is highest.
They offer accessible online or remote onboarding, allowing individuals to open accounts regardless of location.
Bank for Good is continuously expanding its directory of banks and credit unions. To build the most complete and reliable resource possible, we began by contacting a broad group of institutions that meet widely recognized standards related to service, transparency, and community impact. These include:
institutions designated as CDFIs or MDIs under U.S. Treasury or FDIC criteria,
banks and credit unions with established community-development missions,
institutions offering nationwide or remote access, and
organizations that serve large metropolitan or regional customer bases.
These institutions play an important role in increasing access to financial services, supporting small businesses, expanding homeownership, strengthening local economies, and delivering responsible banking products to the communities they serve.
We are still early in this process, and new institutions will be added regularly as more information becomes available. If your bank or credit union does not appear yet, it simply means we have not evaluated it. You can suggest an institution for review using the form below, and we will reach out to request publicly available information.
We use the term “banking” as a short way to talk about all the types of activities people do at banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions, like maintaining deposit accounts, taking out a loan, or opening a credit card.
