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Sunflower Bank, N.A. Donates $125,083 to Schools and Students through the ABC Program for Education

November 17, 2023

Sunflower Bank, N.A. has donated a total of $101,703 to 139 K-12 schools and school systems that participated in our ABC Program for Education’s 2022-2023 school year campaign. In addition, the ABC Program’s “Pay for As” drawings throughout 2023 resulted in $23,380 in payments directly to students as a reward for academic achievements. Funds were distributed by local branches throughout October to participating schools and winning students. Since 2001, the ABC Program has donated over $1.7 million to support education in Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 communities. 

“Sunflower Bank remains steadfast in our support of our communities. Helping fund K-12 education has always been a cornerstone of those efforts. We are proud of the $1.7 million we have contributed in direct funding to schools and students since 2001 through our ABC Program. This program exemplifies our commitment to fostering academic success in our youth through community partnerships,” said Mollie Carter, Sunflower Bank’s Executive Chairman.

Sunflower Bank, N.A.’s 2023-2024 school year campaign is already underway with the following opportunities to support education throughout the Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 footprint:

  • Customer Debit Card Transactions: Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 customers can designate an ABC-Program registered school for support with each eligible debit card purchase during the campaign, with a standard school donation of $0.02 per transaction.1
  • New Account Openings: The bank will donate $5 for new Elevation Checking accounts opened with a qualifying school code during the campaign period. The current campaign is running between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024.2
  • “Pay for A’s” Drawings: Twice a year, K-12 students can bring their most recent report card to any bank branch for a chance to win $10 for every A, up to a total of $100 per student. Five winners are drawn per branch at the end of the contest. These drawings are open to the public and no purchase is required for entry. Current drawing period ends on December 31, 2023.3

    • Added Benefit: If a winning student attends a participating ABC Program school, that school will receive a matching donation from the bank.4

To learn more about the ABC Program, speak to your local branch, or visit SunflowerBank.com/ABC or FirstNational1870.com/ABC.

About Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Operating as Sunflower Bank, First National 1870 and Guardian Mortgage, Sunflower Bank, N.A. provides financial solutions to the individual communities it serves. With $7.8 billion in assets as of September 30, 2023, headquarters in Dallas, bank locations in five states, and mortgage capabilities in more than 40 states, Sunflower Bank, N.A. provides a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business and wealth management financial objectives. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. First National 1870 and Guardian Mortgage are divisions of Sunflower Bank, N.A. To learn more visit SunflowerBank.com, FirstNational1870.com or GuardianMortgageOnline.com.


1School selected by customer must be a designated participant in the ABC Program to receive donation payment. The 2¢ donation offer is valid 9/1/2023-8/31/2024. Offers may be changed or canceled without prior notice. Earned school payments will be paid on or before 10/15/2024. 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.

2Offer valid 9/1/2023-8/31/2024. 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.

3No purchase necessary to enter report card drawing. Available for students in grade K-12. Drop off report cards 11/1/2023-12/31/2023 (drawing occurs 1/04/2024) or 3/1/2024-4/30/2024 (drawing occurs 5/1/2024) at any branch location. $100 maximum payment per report card. 

4School must be a designated participant to earn the matching donation.