Darien, GA [04/14/2026] – Southeastern Bank Community Foundation, established by Southeastern Bank, recently awarded $34,500 to 11 nonprofit organizations throughout the Bank’s service area in its first grant cycle of 2026.
A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Southeastern Bank Community Foundation was formed to support charitable, educational, and other qualified activities within the communities served by Southeastern Bank. The Foundation holds two grant award cycles per year, with grants of $1,000 – $5,000 to eligible organizations in Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh counties in Georgia and Nassau County in Florida.
“Southeastern Bank has a long tradition of supporting its communities,” said Jay Torbert, President and CEO. “The Foundation helps us continue that tradition by investing in organizations whose efforts create lasting, positive impact across our service areas.”
Grants were awarded to Beloved Ministries, Called to Care, Ferst Readers of Charlton County, Gift Baskets of NE FL & SE GA, Habitat for Humanity of Camden County, Hope 1312 Collective, Nassau County Council on Aging, STAR of Coastal GA, The Pathway of Hope – Salvation Army, Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 7331, and Yulee High School FFA Alumni & Support Group.
Applications for future grant cycles are available on the Bank’s website at southeasternbank.com or any Southeastern Bank office.
About Southeastern Bank Community Foundation, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) organization, Southeastern Bank Community Foundation, Inc. supports local nonprofits making a difference in the communities served by Southeastern Bank. The Foundation is currently funded with donations from the Bank. Employees of the Bank serve on the Foundation Board on a rotational basis and determine how funds are dispersed in its local communities.
About Southeastern Bank
Established in 1888, Southeastern Bank has a long history of serving its customers and communities through its 11 locations in coastal Georgia and northeast Florida. The Bank is headquartered in Darien, Georgia. Visit southeasternbank.com to learn more.
About Us: Southeastern Bank, established in 1888, has a long history of serving its customers and communities. From traditional deposit and loan services to long-term mortgage originations and credit cards, Southeastern Bank has the financial products you need most. The Bank has 10 branch locations throughout coastal Georgia and northeast Florida, including Brunswick, Callahan, Darien, Eulonia, Folkston, Hilliard, Kingsland, Nahunta, Richmond Hill and St. Simons Island, and a loan production office in Hinesville.
