Service with Passion and Purpose

We Are Making a Difference

At Heritage Bank of Commerce, we are always striving to help improve our communities. With a comprehensive approach to financial stewardship, philanthropic giving, and community engagement, we are committed to helping them grow and prosper.

In 2022, we directed in excess of 1% of pretax income to donations and sponsorships supporting 280+ nonprofit organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area. With a workplace environment that supports and encourages employees to generously give their time and talent, our staff volunteered over 2,000 hours to 150+ nonprofit organizations while serving on 45 nonprofit boards of directors. Heritage Bank of Commerce is also perennially named a ‘Top Corporate Philanthropist’ by both Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times.

Helping Communities Thrive

We Are Committed

Investing in people, neighborhoods and local businesses is a key part of our mission.

Our communities thrive thanks in large part to the many dedicated organizations that work tirelessly creating opportunities for Bay Area residents and businesses. We are proud of our heritage of helping them assist low- and moderate-income and/or minority individuals, families, and areas with community and economic development, affordable housing, asset building, financial education, and youth programs.

It’s Not Just About Money

We Are Engaged.

Serving our community is in our DNA.

Nowhere is that more evident than in our longstanding partnership with the inspiring team at My New Red Shoes, as they work to improve the quality of life and well-being of children and youth in the Bay Area. Since 2006, they have helped more than 90,000 students and we’re proud to support their efforts by contributing not just money, but also our time and our talent.

Together We’re Making an Impact

What Our Communities Are Saying

Sonya M. Tetnowski

Chief Executive Officer, Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

"Heritage Bank continues its legacy of investing in the next generation of leaders. Their continued support of the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley's Youth Empowerment and Workforce Development has allowed our young leaders to grow and build those foundational skills that will last throughout their lives. We are honored to call Heritage Bank a partner and appreciate their investment in our community!"

Ryan C. Eisenberg, Ed.D.

Executive Director, AchieveKids

"Heritage Bank of Commerce has been a strong partner in helping AchieveKids meet our mission and the challenges we face in operating a non-profit in Silicon Valley. As easy as picking up the phone, Heritage has been a strategic partner, including facilitating introductions to other non-profits and helping us meet the challenges we face as we continue to thrive. We value having Heritage as our banking and business partner."

Christophe E. Rebboah, LMFT

Chief Executive Officer, Rebekah Children's Services

"Over the past decade, Heritage Bank of Commerce has been an instrumental partner in furthering our mission of seeing our community flourish by building pathways to hope, happiness, and well-being. Jeff Perkins and his outstanding South County team have provided unparalleled financial services and resources which have enabled Rebekah Children's Services to preserve our community's mental health safety network. We are honored and privileged to serve at your side to ensure that all of Santa Clara County residents’ needs are met."

Steve Sullivan

Executive Director, Housing Industry Foundation

"For over eight years, Heritage Bank of Commerce has been a strong HIF supporter and a valued collaborator, both as a board member and as our bank. Their expertise helped us manage several growth stages as we scaled our complex Housing Programs. Plus, the Heritage team is always so positive and responsive. This was especially evident during the pandemic when our emergency housing programs were crucial to so many in the communities we both care about so deeply."

Darcie Green

BCPA Executive Director, Latinas Contra Cancer

"We are growing an organization with big dreams and an even bigger vision of what is possible for our community. Our partnership with Heritage Bank of Commerce has been important to our growth and sustainability. They are helping us continue to be there for our clients in their time of need."