Some of the biggest tools EagleBank uses to create and maintain strong relationships within our community are our lending programs. By financing projects throughout our footprint, we help transform streetscapes across the entire DC area, including under-served areas. It is a mission of EagleBank to foster inclusivity and support our local community and economy. Our dedication to supporting and investing in affordable housing options includes a number of investment vehicles that provide positive social impact.

We invest in transformational initiatives that preserve and create affordable workforce housing in rapidly changing communities throughout the Washington, DC region. A few examples of EagleBank’s recent Community Development financing:

April 2025 – Announced financing of a $12M taxable bridge Loan to refinance existing debt and construction for the revitalization and stabilization of a public charter school.

October 2025 – Announced financing of a $2.5M loan to a nonprofit for working capital and upkeep of its affordable housing units. 100% of this nonprofit organization's properties are affordable housing.

December 2025 – Announced financing of $500,000 loan for a 3-unit multifamily property. All tenants qualify for HUS’s Housing Assistance Payments Program. 

December 2025 – Announced financing of $2.75M to a developer to construct 52 affordable housing units in Loudon, VA.

December 2025 – Announced financing of two loans – a letter of credit and working capital for the revitalization and stabilization of a health clinic.

December 2025 – Announced financing of a $100,000 loan to support a Federal Home Loan Bank grant for affordable housing. 

Community Development Loans (2015-present) Over $1.43 billion

Behind the scenes at EagleBank is an impressive operation that is constantly striving to bring our region more secure and convenient business banking options. We are experienced, relationship bankers who know, love, and serve our community because it’s where we live, work, play, and raise our families. We dedicate our volunteer efforts to making an impact on the wellbeing of our entire community. We are proud to see EagleBank listed year after year near the top of Washington Business Journal’s list of Top Corporate Philanthropists for DC area’s midsize companies. The ranking considers dollars given plus volunteer hours.

Notable highlights in 2025:

February 2025 – 12 EagleBank employees dedicated their time to Nourishing Bethesda, helping to pack and distribute food to individuals and families in need. Food insecurity often goes unnoticed, but Nourishing Bethesda is making a tangible impact – serving nearly 5,000 people each month, including families, seniors, and those transitioning out of homelessness. Their mission relies on dedicated volunteers, and we are proud to stand alongside them in their efforts to fight hunger and strengthen our community.

February 2025 – 10 EagleBank employees volunteered with Food & Friends, a local organization dedicated to serving nutritious meals to neighbors living with serious health conditions – delivering 5,200 meals daily, 134,000 monthly, and 1.6 million annually. As a proud EagleBank client, Food & Friends is doing incredible work to make a real difference in our community, and we are honored to support their mission.

April 2025 -- EagleBank was proud to be one of the sponsors of this year’s Habitat for Humanity Women Build. 10 EagleBank employees joined the effort in Silver Spring, MD, lending their hands and hearts to create a lasting impact. This inspiring event brought together 600 women across 60 teams to raise $325,000 and help build safe, affordable housing for families in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.

August 2025 – 12 EagleBank summer interns and employees joined United Way NCA at the Mary Gates Center in Alexandria for the Back-to-School Stuff the Bus Kit-Packing Event. Together with other volunteers, our crew helped pack supplies for over 1,000 students, supporting families across the region and easing a key part of the back-to-school puzzle.

November 2025 – 18 EagleBank employees collected non-perishables and gift cards to support Elizabeth House, Fish of Laurel. This organization provides food and assistance to families in need, and we are proud to help further their mission of compassion and care.

December 2025 – 23 EagleBank employees and their family and friends spent the afternoon at Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America Day, a national day of remembrance when volunteers come together and place wreaths on the graves of fallen service members to honor their lives and sacrifice during the holiday season.

Community Volunteer Hours Logged (2018-2025): 33,185

The EagleBank Foundation’s annual Golf Classic has raised over $7.0 million for cancer research & support services since its inception in 2005. EagleBank Foundation philanthropy enables over 20 local hospitals and other cancer-focused organizations in our community to continue ongoing research and provide support services — all dedicated to putting an end to cancer.

The Foundation’s mission has always been to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities. Organizations receiving EagleBank Foundation funds include Children's Hospital, The Children's Inn @ NIH, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Holy Cross Hospital, Adventist HealthCare, BREM Foundation, Shady Grove Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, Prince George’s Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, Hope Connections, Driven to Cure, World Central Kitchen, Capital Area Food Bank, Food & Friends, Shepherd’s Table, and First Responders Children’s Foundation.

Donations to date: Over $7.0 Million (2005-present)

The Foundation also matches the personal charitable giving of EagleBank’s nearly 500 employees through our Employee Matching Gift Program.

Matched donations: Our employees donated $66,040 and EagleBank Foundation matched with $24,958 (2018-present) 

At EagleBank, we never forget that “community” is the first word in community bank. Right from the start, we have supported hundreds of local non-profits and organizations through sponsorships and donations. Some of our most rewarding relationships have been with groups serving the homeless, those fighting cancer, and under-served children in DC’s Wards 7 and 8. EagleBank is consistently ranked near the top of Washington Business Journal’s list of Top Corporate Philanthropists for DC area’s midsize companies.

EagleBank’s support of local charities over the course of decades, has helped to further the goals of these wonderful organizations such as: The Children’s Inn at NIH, Food & Friends, Whitman-Walker, Habitat for Humanity-Metro Maryland, Trust for the National Mall, Jubilee Housing, Easter Seals, EveryMind, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, and Latin American Youth Center.

EagleBank is also an ongoing supporter of DC SCORES which makes a meaningful impact on the lives of under-served Washington, DC, public school kids every year by fostering soccer skills and teaching writing skills via the poetic form. 

In April 2025, the EagleBank’s Mentorship Cohort (18 mentors and mentees) spent the day volunteering at Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Finance Park in Montgomery County, guiding seventh graders from Forest Glen Middle School through hands-on financial stimulation. From budgeting income to making real-world spending decisions, these students took their first steps towards financial confidence and independence. We are proud to invest in the next generation by supporting financial literacy and inspiring future leaders.

Supported local non-profits and organizations in their fundraising efforts: over $1,539,918 (2018-2025)

Outright donations to area non-profits and organizations: over $559,837 (2018-2025)

EagleBank and George Mason University

On May 7, 2015, EagleBank entered into a long-term relationship with George Mason University. It is broad-based and multi-faceted. EagleBank has been providing scholarships to students, hiring graduates and alumni, sponsoring internships, hosting speaker series, and more.

EagleBank Employee Scholarship Program

The EagleBank Employee Scholarship Program, sponsored by our Opportunity, Belonging, and Inclusion Council, is designed specifically to support the pursuit of higher education by our employees. The program provides a one-time per academic year award of up to $7,500 per employee. Award decisions are based on academic achievement, community involvement, work experience and financial need. Up to ten $7,500 scholarships are awarded each academic year to eligible employees.

Partnership with Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School 

For the 2024-2025 school year, EagleBank partnered with Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School as part of their Corporate Work Study Program. This program allows students to gain real-world job experience while earning 60% of their annual tuition. Two students currently work with EagleBank one day a week throughout the school year.

Financial Literacy

At the core of EagleBank’s mission is the commitment to providing financial education to consumers through our knowledgeable bankers. We engage in various community partnerships, host webinars, attend small business expos, and contribute to local media to promote financial literacy.

In May 2025, EagleBank was proud to be a key sponsor of the first-ever Future Opportunity Day, hosted by DC Public Education Fund and DC Public Schools. The Opportunity Academy Career Fair brought together over 50 students from Ballou STAY, Luke C. Moore, and Garnett-Patterson STAY High Schools. Students explored future career pathways through hands-on workshops, a networking lunch, and real-world skill building. Our CRA Program Manager led an engaging session on Money Smart for Young People: Can You Pay Your Bills?, helping students understand budgeting basics and how to navigate financial decisions after high school. We also provided staffing support to help students open checking accounts on-site, making financial empowerment real and accessible.

In May of 2025, representatives from EagleBank’s five Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) developed a Financial Literacy Program. The purpose of this program is to empower the community with essential financial knowledge and skills, enabling them to make informed decisions, build healthy financial habits early, and contribute to the long-term economic vitality of our communities. The lesson program focuses on budgeting, savings, and credit, and targeted audiences are middle school age children, grades 6-8.

In June 2025, our CRA Program Manager led a financial literacy class at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Washington, DC – hosted by The KRoussaw Foundation. We were invited to share insights on budgeting, saving, and credit with community members as part of KRF’s mission to empower underserved individuals through transformative education and self-discovery. We’re proud to support organizations like The KRoussaw Foundation that are making a meaningful impact – and grateful for the opportunity to help others build stronger financial futures.

EagleBank also provides financial education to consumers and small businesses.

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