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ABC Program for Education
Supporting Education All Year Long
At Sunflower Bank, we believe in the power of civic engagement and creating possibility together with our communities. Funding education and scholastic achievement is one of the most important ways we do this.
At the core of every community lies its school system. Schools provide educational opportunities, jobs and enhance economic development. That’s why we give money and volunteer support to schools including through the ABC Program for Education.
Celebrating 25 Years of the ABC Program for Education
The 2026-2027 school year marks the 25th anniversary of the ABC Program for Education. To celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the past 25 years. Explore the program’s history, learn about the impact we’ve made since 2001, and share your own experience with the ABC Program.
25 for 25: Honoring the Impact of the ABC Program
As we mark 25 years of the ABC Program for Education, we’re looking back at 25 moments, milestones, and stories that highlight what this program has made possible in classrooms, communities, and the lives of the students we’re proud to support. From funding educational opportunities and school initiatives to fostering stronger connections between local organizations and educators, these stories reflect the lasting impact the program has had across the communities we serve.
Tell Us About Your ABC Program Experience
Every experience tells a story. Tell us how the ABC Program for Education has touched your life and help show others what’s possible through participation. Your story can encourage new individuals, businesses, and community partners to get involved, support local schools, and strengthen the connections that help students succeed. By sharing your experience, you can help inspire continued participation in a program that has made a meaningful difference in communities for the past 25 years.
Sunflower Bank’s ABC Program for Education: Creating Lasting Impact on Local Schools
Since its launch in 2001, the ABC Program for Education has been at the center of Sunflower Bank’s investment in our communities by leveraging everyday banking activities to generate funds for local schools. Learn more about the program's history in our community impact story that includes accounts from Sunflower Bank employees and education leaders across our communities.
Get Paid More for A's This Year2
In celebration of 25 years of supporting education, the maximum Pay for A's award payout is increasing to $250 this school year, with winning students earning $25 for each A. Visit your nearest branch to enter.
Make A Difference For Your Favorite School
You can help empower students to succeed and start earning funds for the school of your choice by registering your debit card. Use the form below to make your selection or update your school selection. You can also contact your local branch for details. Thank you for helping us empower students to succeed through our ABC Program.
Since 2001, our ABC Program has raised over $1.9 million for local schools and students.
Sunflower Bank donated $133,370 to schools and students in 2025.
About The ABC Program
The ABC Program for Education supports schools and students in the communities we serve. Through the program, Sunflower Bank invests in the education of our youth, helping drive economic growth. The funds raised through the ABC Program have gone toward the purchase of laptops, supplies, books, software, new curriculum, and much more.
The program supports kindergarten through 12th-grade education in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas.
ABC Program TV commercial featuring Mollie Carter, Executive Chairman, 2012
“The ABC Program is an important way that we partner with local educational and financial literacy initiatives everywhere we serve, providing much-needed support to local schools and encouraging academic achievement in our youth is one way we create possibility for our communities.”
How It Works
2¢ Per Swipe - Year Round!1
Get Paid for A's2
Earn $ - New Checking3
Schools and students benefit every time bank customers use their school-registered bank debit cards to make everyday purchases. The bank will donate 2¢1 to participating schools year-round per qualifying debit card transaction.
In addition, during specified periods during the year, Sunflower Bank branches will invite K-12 grade students to bring their most recent report card to their local branch for a chance to earn up to $100 $250 for their As.2 Participating schools will earn a matching donation if the student attends their school and wins the report card drawing.
Customers can also contribute by opening new accounts. Each time an Elevation Checking account is opened with a participating school designated, the bank will donate $5 to the school.3
Help Make A Difference For Your Favorite School
Use the link below to make your selection or update your school. You can also find and contact your local branch for details. Thank you for helping us empower students to succeed through our ABC Program.
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1School selected by customer must be a designated participant in the ABC Program to receive donation payment. The 2¢ donation offer is valid 9/1/2026-8/31/2027. Offers may be changed or canceled without prior notice. Earned school donation payments will be paid on or before 10/15/2026. Signature-based debit card transactions (credit) using a participating school-registered debit card qualify for school donations. Recurring debit card payments, PIN-based debit card transactions, and ATM transactions are not qualifying debit card purchases and are excluded from payment eligibility.
2No purchase necessary to enter report card drawing. Available for students in grade K-12. Drop off report cards 11/1/2026-12/31/2026 (drawing occurs 1/04/2027) or 3/1/2027-4/30/2027 (drawing occurs 5/4/2027) at any branch location. $250 maximum payment per report card. Winners are limited to one payment per drawing period. School must be a designated participant to earn the matching donation.
3Offer valid 9/1/2026-8/31/2027. Participating schools will receive a $5.00 donation when a new Elevation Checking account is opened and a qualifying ABC School code is selected by the account owner. Offers may be changed or canceled without prior notice.