BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp.
Started in 2012, the BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp. began as simple efforts by BTC Bank employees and their friends in the community to help support kids' organizations in the community. It wasn't long before the BTC Bank community grew alongside the needs of youth organizations and events. In 2013, the AYBC established 501(c)3 status so that the movement could increase the level of support provided to kids in northwest Missouri.
Annual fundraisers and charitable donations from our communities have allowed BTC AYBC to give over $500,000 toward various youth activities and organizations throughout the BTC Bank service area.
If you or someone you know has a charitable cause that you would like to have considered, please complete the online Donation Request Application.
Why a Community Bank?
At BTC Bank, investing locally enables us to support our communities and their unique needs. Unlike large commercial banks, the money you deposit with BTC Bank stays local, growing the economy and creating jobs. Banking with a community bank is like shopping local—it keeps money in the community and helps it thrive.
Looking for an opportunity to support your local youth?
Together we are inspiring tomorrow’s community leaders. We invite you to join us in supporting our local youth.
Scholarship Opportunities
BTC Bank and its non-profit organization, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp., are proud to offer two scholarships to high school seniors within the BTC Bank market area. These scholarships were established to help prepare the next generation of our community leaders.
FFA Community Impact Grants
BTC Bank is proud to offer Community Impact Grants to FFA Chapters to implement projects that will provide direct benefit to their community. The FFA Community Impact Grants are intended to foster youth leadership skills as well as contribute to the sustainable development of rural communities.
Financial Scholars Program
At BTC Bank, we believe in educating young people to take control of their financial future. To support this important endeavor, we partner with EVERFI to bring the BTC Bank Financial Scholars Program to schools throughout the area. This program provides an interactive, web-based financial management course to students at no cost to the school. If you are interested in learning more about how your school could participate, please contact Ashley Shisler, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp. Director, for more information at ashley.shisler@btcbank.bank.
School Mascot Debit Cards
Local schools are molding the next generation of our community leaders, and we're committed to supporting their goals. For each swipe with a BTC Bank Mascot Debit Card, we donate to the school shown on the card at no cost to our customer.
Missouri 4-H Foundation On My Own Program
To provide youth with experience interactive, hands-on financial education, BTC Bank has made a five-year pledge of support to the Missouri 4-H Foundation for the statewide launch of On My Own, a household finance simulator for youths ages 13-18.