Pacific Service Credit Union earns Bay Area philanthropy honor for 11th straight year

Pacific Service Credit Union was named one of the Top Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal for the 11th year in a row. The recognition highlights the Concord-based credit union's more than $200,000 in annual charitable giving and its support for nonprofits across Northern California.

Why it matters: - The honor reflects Pacific Service Credit Union’s role as a major local donor in the Bay Area and Central Valley. - The recognition underscores how financial institutions can shape community outcomes through sustained giving, not just banking services. - Pacific Service Credit Union is one of only a handful of companies on the list that donate more than 2% of profits to charities serving their communities.

What happened: - Pacific Service Credit Union was named one of the Top Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. - The credit union received the recognition for the 11th consecutive year. - Pacific Service Credit Union ranked No. 68 among companies honored for charitable contributions and community impact across the region. - Honorees were celebrated during the annual Corporate Philanthropy Summit and Awards.

The details: - Pacific Service Credit Union gives more than $200,000 each year to more than 30 nonprofit organizations. - The credit union’s giving supports organizations serving the Bay Area and Central Valley. - Its charitable priorities include at-risk children, education, health and human services, and disaster relief. - President and CEO Jenna Lampson said the recognition reflects the credit union’s long-term commitment to strengthening communities and improving lives. - Pacific Service Credit Union serves members across 12 Northern California counties. - The credit union says it remains committed to making a positive impact as a financial partner and community leader. - Pacific Service Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution with more than 70,000 members and assets of over $1.3 billion. - Founded in 1936 by employees of Pacific Gas & Electric Company, the credit union is based in Concord. - Bauer Financial consistently awards Pacific Service Credit Union its highest 5-Star rating. - More information is available at the company’s announcement.

Between the lines: - The 11-year streak signals consistency, which matters in philanthropy rankings that often reward sustained community investment. - The list placement also suggests Pacific Service Credit Union is using charitable giving as part of its broader public identity.

What's next: - Pacific Service Credit Union is likely to continue funding nonprofits in its current focus areas across Northern California. - The credit union’s annual philanthropic footprint will remain a key measure of its community role in future rankings. - Social media updates are available on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X.

The bottom line: - Pacific Service Credit Union is pairing steady growth with steady giving, and that combination has kept it among the Bay Area’s top corporate philanthropists for more than a decade.