Banking on the Hi-Line

IB Gives Back

At Independence Bank, we give back to the communities that have given so much to us over the years. We are committed to building stronger communities for the future through involvement, donations, sponsorship, and volunteerism. As a bank, we encourage and support our employees to stay active in support of local charitable organizations and clubs. Together, we are investing in our friends and neighbors, and building a community for the next generation.

Volunteering

More than 50% of our employees are actively serving on boards, clubs, and other community organizations to support youth, seniors, education, health, and other needs. We expect and encourage our staff to give back to their communities and support causes closest to their hearts.

Over 50 Years of Love

In 2023, IB employees put in 2025 hours of volunteer time in their local communities. In February, we like to kick off the year of giving back and our staff volunteered more than 440 hours in our branch communities. Their time went to local athletic events, food pantries, senior citizens, children, education, foster parents and children, dance and arts organizations, and more!

Here are just some of the organizations our employees worked with in February, and continue to partner with throughout the year:

Conrad Branch: Pondera Healthcare Foundation, Conrads Lions Club, Conrad Public School, Conrad Meals on Wheels & Marias Valley Golf & Country Club, Conrad Meals on Wheels
Glasgow Branch: Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Milk River Inc, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Foundation
Great Falls Branch: Special Olympics, Boys and Girls of Cascade County, Highwood Public School Foundation
Havre Branch: Hill Country Airport Board, MSU Northern Rodeo Booster club, 9C Basketball Tournament, Havre Youth Hockey Association, Havre Hill County Library Foundation, Fresno Chapter of Walleyes, United Way of Hill County, Montana Elder Abuse Board, Lights Wrestling Club, Havre FFA, Studio of Dance and Arts, Hill County 4-H Foundation, CASA of Hill County, Havre Lions, First Lutheran Preschool, Bear Paw Development, Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, Havre Trails, Friends of Beaver Creek Park, Havre Day Activity Center, Havre Beneath the Streets, Hi-Line Ducks Unlimited, Blue Pony Booster Club
Malta Branch: Phillips County Economic Growth Council, Family Matters Inc, Malta Area Chamber of Commerce
Poplar Branch: Farm Service Agency, Poplar Schools, HPDP
Scobey Branch: Scobey Alumni Foundation Inc, Beacon Community Foundation, Scobey Fire Department, Daniels Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Scobey Golf Club, Scobey FFA Alumni
Shelby Branch: Shelby Chamber of Commerce, Shining Stars Preschool, Pondera Healthcare Foundation
Wolf Point Branch: Wolf Point AAU Wrestling, Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce, Wolf Point Schools, Wolf Point School Board

Check out a few pics of our February activities:

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Donations

Every year, Independence Bank donates thousands of dollars in support of our communities. Whether large or small, we strive to make each donation impactful to our friends and neighbors and the future of our communities.

Historically, the majority of IB donations supports Youth Organizations and Education. In 2024, that trend continues with almost 51% our donations going to youth clubs, organizations, events, and schools in our branch communities.

Would you like to apply for a donation from Independence Bank?

Please complete our donation form for your local IB branch.