Amarillo-based FirstBank Southwest has been donating to area schools through its School Spirit Card program since 2019. In 2024, 20 schools in the Texas Panhandle accessed the program to create, market and distribute customized debit cards with the school logo and mascot. The customized cards allow users to show off their school pride and give back to their school district.
For every debit card transaction, FirstBank Southwest donates a portion to the corresponding school district. The more transactions on the cards throughout the year, the more money the school receives. Each school district can use these donations in any way, without restrictions. Both personal and business accounts are eligible for the debit card.
Totals for 2023 school donations:
- Perryton ISD: $21,291.55
- Booker ISD: $6,203.90
- Hereford ISD: $8,691.85
- Pampa ISD: $12,185.35
- Amarillo High School (Amarillo ISD): $1,175.45
- Tascosa High School (Amarillo ISD): $915.20
- Caprock High School (Amarillo ISD): $906.25
- Palo Duro High School (Amarillo ISD): $618.05
- Randall High School (Canyon ISD): $603.10
- Canyon High School (Canyon ISD): $679.35
- West Plains High School (Canyon ISD): $471.70
- Darrouzett ISD: $1,159.35
- Accelerate Christian Church: $175.20
- Bushland ISD: $333.55
- Balko ISD: $1,183.80
- Ascension Academy: $4.20
- San Jacinto Christian Academy: $155.40
- Miami ISD: $2.40
- White Deer ISD: $3.80
FirstBank Southwest will donate a total of $56,759.45 this year, a 35 percent increase from the $42,105.15 the previous year.
Established in 1907, FirstBank Southwest operates 10 banking offices in the Texas Panhandle.
