{"id":960801,"date":"2026-05-11T09:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/citizens-named-to-newsweeks-americas-most-charitable-companies-2026-list-wins-top-cba-award-for-small-business-program\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:34:09","slug":"citizens-named-to-newsweeks-americas-most-charitable-companies-2026-list-wins-top-cba-award-for-small-business-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/citizens-named-to-newsweeks-americas-most-charitable-companies-2026-list-wins-top-cba-award-for-small-business-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizens Named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 List &amp; Wins Top CBA Award for Small Business Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Citizens Named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 List &amp; Wins Top CBA Award for Small Business Program<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>National honors highlight Citizens\u2019 leadership in charitable giving, colleague-driven community impact and expanding opportunity for small businesses<\/i><\/p>\n<p>PROVIDENCE, R.I.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nCitizens was named to <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Frankings.newsweek.com%2Famericas-most-charitable-companies-2026&amp;esheet=54533302&amp;newsitemid=20260511414793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Newsweek%26%238217%3Bs+America%26%238217%3Bs+Most+Charitable+Companies+2026+list&amp;index=1&amp;md5=a65937d0b3c727b79558d9f94c251ebe\">Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 list<\/a>, ranking 15<sup>th<\/sup> out of 300 U.S. companies and earning distinction as the highest-ranked New England-based organization. The award, presented in collaboration with Statista, highlights leadership in corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and sustained community investment.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThis recognition reflects the depth and consistency of our commitment to the communities we serve,\u201d said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens. \u201cFrom supporting small businesses and local economies to investing time, talent, and resources alongside our nonprofit partners, our colleagues play a critical role in helping communities thrive and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe bank was also <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsumerbankers.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcba-announces-citizens-financial-group-as-joe-belew-award-winner-at-cba-live-2026%2F&amp;esheet=54533302&amp;newsitemid=20260511414793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=recognized+by+the+Consumer+Bankers+Association+%28CBA%29+with+the+2026+Joe+Belew+Award&amp;index=2&amp;md5=fe5d631baa0376a2c25cb5cd23821697\">recognized by the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) with the 2026 Joe Belew Award<\/a>, honoring the impact of the Citizens Small Business Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)\u2014a mentorship\u2011driven initiative designed to strengthen Main Street communities through education, guidance, and long\u2011term partnership.<\/p>\n<p>\nThrough the EOF grant program, Citizens works with trusted nonprofit partners to deliver entrepreneurial and financial education, hands\u2011on mentorship, technical assistance, and pitch\u2011based learning experiences that culminate in capital awards. To date, the program has invested more than $82 million across 13 markets as entrepreneurs build skills, confidence, and sustainable growth strategies.<\/p>\n<p>\nSince Citizens\u2019 IPO in 2014, the company has received an outstanding Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating. This reinforces Citizens commitment to ensuring the communities we serve have access to the resources needed to reach their potential.<\/p>\n<p>\nIn 2025, Citizens colleagues logged more than 265,000 volunteer hours, along with over 1,000 colleagues serving on non-profit boards. The company continues to focus its efforts on workforce development, financial literacy, food insecurity\/shelter, affordable housing and economic opportunity for small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information about Citizens\u2019 community impact and corporate responsibility, visit<b \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensbank.com%2Fcommunity%2Fcorporate-responsibility.aspx&amp;esheet=54533302&amp;newsitemid=20260511414793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sustainability+and+Impact+%28citizensbank.com%29.&amp;index=3&amp;md5=6b87e456fcda15f85a6546c5be549e0e\">Sustainability and Impact (citizensbank.com).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nCitizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation&#8217;s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $227.9 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail, private banking, wealth management and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. Citizens helps its customers reach their potential by listening to them and by understanding their needs in order to offer tailored advice, ideas and solutions. In Consumer Banking, Citizens provides an integrated experience that includes mobile and online banking, a full-service customer contact center and the convenience of approximately 3,000 ATMs and approximately 1,000 branches in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Consumer Banking products and services include a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management and small business offerings. Consumer Banking includes Citizens Private Bank and Private Wealth, which integrate banking services and wealth management solutions to serve high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as investors, entrepreneurs and businesses. In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers a broad complement of financial products and solutions, including lending and leasing, deposit and treasury management services, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risk management solutions, as well as loan syndication, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, and debt and equity capital markets capabilities. More information is available at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensbank.com%2Fhomepage.aspx&amp;esheet=54533302&amp;newsitemid=20260511414793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.citizensbank.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=57027c4ccafde33deeec99b123ded2cb\">www.citizensbank.com<\/a> or visit us on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FCitizensBank&amp;esheet=54533302&amp;newsitemid=20260511414793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X&amp;index=5&amp;md5=f17a7c6839a3f5c19f84ca849bd7cd49\">X<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcitizens-bank%2F&amp;esheet=54533302&amp;newsitemid=20260511414793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=6&amp;md5=0c67ed7585aa949076541c34947284de\">LinkedIn<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcitizensbank%2F&amp;esheet=54533302&amp;newsitemid=20260511414793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=7&amp;md5=01fe6d2643d33a28d5a115dac897d710\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Statista:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nStatista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Consumer Bankers Association:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe Consumer Bankers Association represents America\u2019s leading retail banks. We promote policies to create a stronger industry and economy. Established in 1919, CBA\u2019s corporate member institutions account for 1.7 million jobs in America, extend roughly $4 trillion in consumer loans and provide $275 billion in small business loans annually. Follow us on X @consumerbankers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260511414793r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260511414793\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260511414793\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nBennett Griesmer<br \/>\n<br \/>508-397-7564<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:bennett.griesmer@citizensbank.com\">bennett.griesmer@citizensbank.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Rhode Island United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Professional Services Philanthropy Small Business Other Philanthropy Finance Banking<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260511414793\/en\/2801045\/3\/Citizens-Logo-R-KO-250x100px.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Citizens Named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 List &amp; Wins Top CBA Award for Small Business Program National honors highlight Citizens\u2019 leadership in charitable giving, colleague-driven community impact and expanding opportunity for small businesses PROVIDENCE, R.I.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Citizens was named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 list, ranking 15th out of 300 U.S. companies and earning distinction as the highest-ranked New England-based organization. The award, presented in collaboration with Statista, highlights leadership in corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and sustained community investment. \u201cThis recognition reflects the depth and consistency of our commitment to the communities we serve,\u201d said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens. \u201cFrom supporting small businesses and local economies to investing time, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/citizens-named-to-newsweeks-americas-most-charitable-companies-2026-list-wins-top-cba-award-for-small-business-program\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Citizens Named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 List &amp; Wins Top CBA Award for Small Business Program&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-960801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Citizens Named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 List &amp; Wins Top CBA Award for Small Business Program - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/citizens-named-to-newsweeks-americas-most-charitable-companies-2026-list-wins-top-cba-award-for-small-business-program\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Citizens Named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 List &amp; Wins Top CBA Award for Small Business Program - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Citizens Named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 List &amp; Wins Top CBA Award for Small Business Program National honors highlight Citizens\u2019 leadership in charitable giving, colleague-driven community impact and expanding opportunity for small businesses PROVIDENCE, R.I.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Citizens was named to Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Charitable Companies 2026 list, ranking 15th out of 300 U.S. companies and earning distinction as the highest-ranked New England-based organization. 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