A food bank restocking its shelves. A youth mentor buying supplies for an after-school program. A shelter helping a family find safety. None of it happens without strong community support, and now, Amegy Bank is helping to make sure nonprofits of any size in Conroe and Montgomery have the tools and financial education to keep changing lives.

“Service and helping our neighbors is at the heart of this community,” said Clay Melder, Amegy Bank’s not-for-profit banking relationship manager and vice president. “These organizations are doing life-changing work, often with limited resources, so we expanded our not-for-profit banking services to make sure every nonprofit ... has access to the financial tools and support that help them thrive.”

Running a nonprofit, Melder explained, comes with its own challenges: unpredictable cash flow, diverse funding sources and strict reporting requirements. For many organizations, every dollar matters, and Amegy Bank understands that.

“We’ve tailored our financial tools so that they’re flexible and optimized for nonprofit administrators to better manage grants, donations and seasonal funding,” Melder said. “Additionally, our bankers understand capital campaign finance and nonprofit governance.”

That flexibility is designed for everyone, from small volunteer-run 501(c)(3)s to larger regional organizations. Amegy works to fit solutions to a wide variety of missions.

“Every mission matters,” Melder said. “We make it easy for smaller nonprofits to access the same high-quality banking tools big organizations use. Our services are built to scale.”

The people behind the services

Many of Amegy Bank’s nonprofit bankers serve on local boards themselves, giving them firsthand insight into the challenges these groups face.

“Our local bankers are financial experts and community advocates,” Melder said. “You and your cause are never just a number.”

That local commitment extends beyond banking. In 2024, Amegy Bank donated more than $1 million to nonprofits across Texas, with 45% of that going directly to community service organizations.

Employees also logged more than 4,000 volunteer hours through the Amegy Cares program, supporting everything from blood drives to financial literacy workshops.

“Amegy’s mission has always been about strengthening our local communities,” Melder said. “Nonprofits are at the heart of that.”

Get started

For nonprofits ready to explore new banking options, getting started is simple.

“Visit amegybank.com/nfp or step into one of our local branches to connect with a banker who understands nonprofits,” Melder said. “Whether you’re opening your first account or looking to optimize your operations, Amegy Bank is here to help nonprofits keep doing the great work they do.”

Local nonprofit leaders can visit:

• 2125 W. Davis St., Conroe
• 3020 I-45 N., Conroe
• 20800 Eva St., Montgomery
• Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery

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