Pay It Forward
15 Years | $27 Million in Giving
Pay It Forward is a unique initiative at Bell Bank, putting dollars into the hands of our Bell team members every year so they can give where they see the most need. This tradition has empowered millions of dollars in grassroots giving and impacted tens of thousands of lives.
History
2007 Bell president and CEO Michael Solberg announces the Pay It Forward initiative at the company's Christmas party.
2008 Employees starting giving away their Pay It Forward funds, carefully choosing needs and causes they care about.
2010 Pay It Forward at Bell reaches $10 Million in giving since the program began.
2020 During the pandemic, Bell's majority owners announce they are doubling employee's Pay It Forward dollars for 2020.
2008 Employees starting giving away their Pay It Forward funds, carefully choosing needs and causes they care about.
2010 Pay It Forward at Bell reaches $10 Million in giving since the program began.
2020 During the pandemic, Bell's majority owners announce they are doubling employee's Pay It Forward dollars for 2020.
Pay It Forward Giving
2022
Giving totals
$5,811,148
Giving in 2022
$5,210,621
Pay it Forward gifts
$573,357
In matching funds
How It works
Every year, each Bell Bank employee receives funds to give as they choose to individuals, families and organizations in need.
Each full-time employee gets $1000 and each part-time employee gets $500.
Each full-time employee gets $1000 and each part-time employee gets $500.
Pay It Forward Gives Hope to Single Mom
At the age of 18, Anissa was diagnosed with Lafora disease – an inherited, severe form of progressive myoclonus epilepsy.
Determined to Have ‘No Bad Days’
When life dealt a rough hand to Hunter Pinke, he was determined not to let the tough days steal his joy.
Offering a Bit of Peace Amid Tragedy
Bell team members rallied to support family of a former Bell Bank intern who passed unexpectedly pursuing his dreams.
