The BOKF Foundation
BACKGROUND:
Good corporate citizenship has always been an essential part of BOK Financial. It is one of the key values
in our company mission: "We are committed to the communities we serve." We are motivated to improve the quality
of life in the communities where we do business because we believe the most successful companies are the ones
that are the most active in providing their support. Our sustained involvement and long-term investments in our
communities are important elements of our culture and an integral part of the way we do business. We believe
that helping the community also helps the stakeholders in BOK Financial - employees, shareholders and customers.
We continue to fulfill our commitment to good citizenship through cash, in-kind and by contributing the expertise
of our employees. We support programs that encourage the charitable generosity and volunteer spirit of our employees.
BOK Financial contributions are budgeted on an annual calendar basis. Written contribution requests for the
upcoming year can be submitted August through September.
MISSION:
To wisely invest BOK Financial contributions in programs that enhance quality of life and economic well being in
the communities where BOK Financial operates and where our employees work and live in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS:
Health and Human Service - organizations with a priority to programs whose work primarily benefits low and
moderate income individuals. Those organizations may be involved in a variety of issues including child care,
health services, housing, education, and basic needs assistance
Education - organizations with a primary focus is to promote academic achievement to low and moderate
income students; public school foundations; BOK Financial "Partners in Education Schools" and "Adopt-a-Schools"
Community Improvement - organizations that may not fall under the Health and Human Service category but
provide a benefit to the community and it's residents
Arts & Culture - organizations which enhance a community's quality of life such as cultural arts, civic
projects and other activities that help provide diverse opportunities for a community's residents
Community Development - CRA Charitable Guidelines - Community Development is committed to identifying
the needs of the community. We strive to meet the needs of our market, support those that meet the need
of low to moderate income individuals, small businesses and small farms though investments and services.
For more information on Community Development, click here.
INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION/ACTIVITIES:
Individuals
Programs outside the geographic markets we serve
Fraternal Organizations
Political organizations/activities/candidates
Public schools (K through 12) unless in partnership with the bank's adopt-a-school program
Industry and trade groups
Athletic programs
Religious organizations promoting a specific doctrine
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