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Community

"Idaho" is in everything we do. Our team is dedicated to impacting our communities throughout this beautiful state and beyond.

Idaho First Bank Places The Community First

We’ve put you first since day one. Here’s a glimpse at how we strive to serve and represent you. 

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Community Driven

The Big Business Of Small-Scale Racing

Jim Campbell and his staff at Tekin have been a part of the Idaho First community since 2008! We stood by him when the big banks pulled out of Valley County, Idaho, and continue to stand by him today, helping to manage his international wire transfers and building our relationship. Like the RC industry itself, it is all about results!

Appetite For Growth

Bringing new concepts into Idaho dining for decades, Rex Chandler celebrates 20+ years at his iconic, upscale urban hotspot in downtown Boise, Chandler's Steakhouse. Idaho First is helping him plan for his next decade of delicious new concepts and funding his exciting expansion plans!

What Our Customers Are Saying

“Idaho First Bank worked very hard and made our home-buying experience great! What I really appreciate about our lender is the personal touch. Our lender is very happy to explain and help clients understand the entire home-buying process and requirements so you don't have to learn the hard way! So happy our lender earned our business and made our home purchase possible!” 
- Tyler
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Donation Requests

We love to help our community which is why we created guidelines to help those who want us to sponsor an event or donate to their cause.

What Community First Means To Us

As volunteers, eager participants, and bankers, we love being a part of our community. At Idaho First, we support various organizations that are serving Idaho and Oregon people and communities. We believe in giving back—it’s a fundamental part of our “People First, Community First” philosophy. Each year, our team participates in a company-wide Community First Week where we close all our branches early to give our team time to volunteer with local organizations and provide much needed services throughout the communities in which we live and work. We receive many requests from the community for donations and we strongly believe in supporting the requests of our friends and neighbors. Our team has a considerable number of causes that are close to each of us, so we have decided to pay special attention to causes or events supporting education, health and safety, and low income housing. To be considered for a donation request, please adhere to our submission criteria and funding restrictions.

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Submission Criteria

To be considered for a donation request, please adhere to the following submission criteria:

  • Applicants must be charitable organizations or organizers of a community event

  • Applicants must be within our defined market areas and/or have a substantial impact upon the community within. This includes the greater Valley and Adams counties, the Boise metropolitan area that encompasses Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee counties, and Central Oregon.

  • All donation requests must be submitted electronically via our online application or in writing at least 30 days prior to the event. 

  • Multiple requests per year are discouraged and seldom supported.

  • Applications without the requested information will not be considered.

Funding Restrictions

IFB generally does not provide funding to:

  • Individuals

  • Annual appeals/general operating support

  • Disease information and research organizations 

  • Governmental and quasi-governmental public agencies or organizations

  • Endowments

  • Capital Campaigns

  • Private Foundations or Trusts

  • Historic preservation

  • Public or private education institutions

Although we would like to donate to all the worthy organizations that ask for support, please understand that we receive many requests, and it may not be possible for us to fulfill every request. Unfortunately, past support of an organization or event does not guarantee future support. 

Learn More About How We Connect With Our Community And People

Giving

We recognize the importance of taking time to give back to nonprofits. Our full-time employees are given 40 annual hours of paid time off to volunteer with organizations that serve the Idaho and Oregon community.

Engaging

With our team of banking and finance experts, we’re happy to help your organization grow however we can. Whether that’s serving on a board, providing education, or creating a partnership.

Sharing

At IFB, we are committed to connecting with our communities by sharing our resources and our space. You’re invited to host a private meeting or use one of our conference rooms for your organization’s needs.

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