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In the pursuit of better for our community

At Bank of Oklahoma, we know how to think big, helping individuals and families, small businesses and large corporations succeed. But even though we serve clients across the country, some of our most important work happens on a much smaller scale—with our neighbors and communities.

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Our 2023 community efforts

The communities we serve are where we live and raise our families—we’re deeply focused on being good neighbors. Through financial contributions and the generosity of our employees giving their time and talent, our company continues to make a significant impact in our local communities.
  • 407

    employees
    served on nonprofit leadership
    (in 732 board or
    committee roles)
  • 794

    nonprofit
    organizations supported
  • $9MM+

    total contributions
    from the company and the BOKF Foundation combined
  • 52K+

    volunteer hours
    donated by employees
    (valued at $1,660,850)

Your stories are our stories

We hope you enjoy reading our employees’ stories of serving alongside organizations in many different ways. Advancing our community is more than a commitment—it's our culture.
Jhoanna Astudillo dancing on stage
The Statement.

Helping at-risk students reach for the stars

Tulsa community leaders dance to raise money for San Miguel School

5 min read
BOK Financial employees volunteering at Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
The Statement.

Uniting employee passions to serve food insecure families

25% increase in food prices significantly burdening families

4 min read
Dennis Kissler presenting at the BOK Financial Northeast Energy Summit
The Statement.

From cattle trader to world energy guru

Dennis Kissler shares insights from the field, to the trading floor, to the desk

6 min read
BOK Financial employees celebrating Gallup results
The Statement.

Employee engagement key to retention

Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award highlights what employers can do

4 min read
Adam Wood makes a donation through The Welman Project.
The Statement.

Art and altruism

Helping Texas teachers inspire the next generation of creative kids

3 min read
Groundbreaking ceremony for Rudisill Regional Library
The Statement.

Turning pages, changing lives in Greenwood—and beyond

Bank of Oklahoma makes record donation to upcoming library in historically Black Tulsa neighborhood

4 min read
BOK Financial employees present donation to refugee-serving nonprofits in Arkansas and Texas
The Statement.

Employees drive community giving

Donations to refugee-serving nonprofits in Arkansas and Texas help expand impact

4 min read
Andre and Wendy Haker
The Statement.

Love, risk and robots

A Swedish engineer's inspiring odyssey into the unknown

4 min read
Jhoanna Astudillo and her family on the beach
The Statement.

How one woman became a "voice for the voiceless”

From immigrant to soldier to diversity champion, Jhoanna Astudillo puts her passion for people into action
5 min read
Kimberly Bridges spoke at a recent Women & Wealth client event in San Antonio.
The Statement.

Making things happen

Kimberly Bridges uses personal experience and passion to educate women on financial decision making

7 min read
Bank of Texas employees prepare gift bags for patients at Children's Health Medical Center in Dallas.
The Statement.

Superheroes unite!

Cape Day celebrates courage at Children's Health in Dallas

3 min read
The Statement.

In the marathon of life, Mari Salazar is a pace setter

Energy banker, the daughter of migrant workers, recognized for her analytical mind and determination to give back
6 min read

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