Good Interest
The banks often give money that doesn’t have to be paid back
Bank of America
Total giving nationwide for 2006
$200 million
Total giving in North Carolina for 2006
$18,142,854
Funding priorities
Affordable housing, education, and human services
Notable recipients
United Way of America, Habitat for Humanity International, American Red Cross, The National Urban League, The National Council of LaRaza, and NeighborWorks America
Employee volunteer hours
500,000-plus
Employee contribution
Company matches dollar for dollar up to $10,000 per employee each year to nonprofit organizations.
Wachovia
Total giving nationwide for 2006
$118 million
Total giving in North Carolina for 2006
$33.8 million
Funding priorities
Education, community development, health and human services, and arts and culture
Notable recipients
Teach For America, United Way of America, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Employee volunteer hours
710,000-plus
Employee contribution
Company matches dollar for dollar up to $4,000 per employee each year to nonprofit organizations.
