Associated Banc-Corp and the Associated Bank Foundation announced a combined $2.1 million community investment in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa, disclosed via press release on November 6, 2026, marking the company's first major community commitment in Omaha since completing its conversion of American National Bank customers in October 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Total commitment: Associated Banc-Corp and the Associated Bank Foundation are committing $2.1 million in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa.
  • Salvation Army donation: Associated Bank is donating $100,000 to The Salvation Army Western Division, structured as $25,000 per year for four years beginning in January 2027.
  • Foundation investment: The Associated Bank Foundation will invest $2 million to support community organizations across Nebraska and Council Bluffs.
  • Conversion milestone: Associated completed the conversion of American National Bank customer accounts in October 2026, following an acquisition that closed April 1, 2026, and was announced in December 2025.
  • American National legacy: Between 2015 and June 2025, American National supported an average of 337 community organizations each year, according to the filing.
  • Company size: Associated Banc-Corp reported total assets of $51 billion and is described as the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin.

Associated Banc-Corp Details $2.1 Million Nebraska Community Investment Following American National Bank Integration

According to the press release filed November 6, 2026, Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:ASB) and the Associated Bank Foundation are committing a combined $2.1 million in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. The announcement was made by President and CEO Andy Harmening at The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Family Festival in Omaha. The company characterized the commitment as its first major community investment in the region since American National Bank customers transitioned to Associated Bank in October 2026.

The $100,000 donation to The Salvation Army Western Division will be paid as $25,000 annually for four years, beginning in January 2027. The filing states the funds will support youth programs at the North Corps Community Center, located at 24th and Pratt Streets in North Omaha, including the center's after-school program and summer day camp. The filing notes that American National Bank previously led the capital campaign to fund the center. Jeff Beckman, executive director of development at The Salvation Army Western Division, is quoted in the filing expressing gratitude for the commitment.

The remaining $2 million will be deployed through the Associated Bank Foundation to support community organizations across Nebraska and Council Bluffs. The filing states that between 2015 and June 2025, American National supported an average of 337 community organizations each year. Jason Hansen, described as Associated's Nebraska and Western Iowa market president, began his career at American National Bank as a teller in 2000 and served as that bank's president before joining Associated. The acquisition of American National Bank was announced in December 2025 and closed April 1, 2026, according to the filing.

What Was Disclosed

Associated Banc-Corp disclosed a $2.1 million community investment commitment in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa, comprising a $100,000 donation to The Salvation Army Western Division and a $2 million Associated Bank Foundation investment, announced following the October 2026 conversion of American National Bank customer accounts.