Our Story
Our mission is the community. At First Federal Bank of Kansas City, we believe in helping create better financial futures. Since our founding in 1934, we’ve been helping people save, promoting homeownership and giving back to the communities we serve.
Community—the people, families, businesses and nonprofits that make Kansas City special—have been our focus all along. As a state-chartered mutual bank owned by our depositors, FFBKC combines capital strength, local decision-making, and independence from shareholder pressures. Our profits are reinvested back into the community, creating meaningful impact in the form of business, mortgage and construction lending, financial literacy, and support for area nonprofits. We’re proud to be a financial institution that supports our community—helping people build a better financial future.
Read our community impact statement for a full picture of the recent work we have done and continue to do in the communities we serve.
Our Commitment
Banking for good in Kansas City. The work we do for our customers and our community is made possible by our incredible team of mission-driven employees who show up each day ready to serve. They bring our values to life by serving one another, having fun together, and giving their time to strengthen the communities we call home. Since 2019, our employees have contributed nearly 5,000 volunteer hours to our Kansas City community.
It's a team effort. We’re proud to partner with amazing organizations throughout the Kansas City area who make our community better every day. Click a logo to learn more about each of our partners’ work and impact.
As a community bank, we strive to build partnerships with our customers and the helpers in our community.
Our Involvement
Banking for good. At First Federal Bank of Kansas City, we strive to walk alongside our neighbors through every stage of life, to power local businesses, and to invest with impact in the communities we serve.
Education and youth programs
Our involvement in assisting underserved populations in K-12 and post-secondary opportunities is an integral part of our vision.
Arts and culture
We're proud to support theatrical, musical, and visual arts organizations dedicated to providing artistic opportunities to underserved groups, as well as preserving and spreading cultural legacies.
Health and human services
We are dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness in our communities by working with non-profit organizations, local healthcare systems, and other groups dedicated to bridging the gap.
Community and economic development
We provide financial literacy and homeownership education and offer support for those seeking transitional housing as well as supporting organizations dedicated to affordable housing development.
Making a real difference. See how our work has impacted the lives of your Kansas City neighbors.
Our banking for good promise is doing what’s good for you and the community. Always.
Mutual banks make communities better
As a mutual bank, we’re driven by the people we serve. Since we're owned by our depositors, not shareholders, when you bank with a mutual bank like us, your money stays local. Our profits are reinvested into home loans, stronger financial foundations, and the future of our communities. That means we can put you, your family, and local businesses first, supporting our community while helping you build your financial future.
Proud member of Mutuals Matter, an organization supporting depositor-owned banks.
Member and longest-tenured institution of the Greater Kansas City HBA
Member of the Missouri Bankers Association
A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau
Public File Contents
To learn more about our commitment to giving back, we've provided our CRA Public file information online for viewing convenience. To find out more related to the Community Reinvestment Act and how you can help, please read our Community Reinvestment Act Notice.
*Please note, the bank will not provide funding for organizations without a nonprofit status, political organizations, candidates or campaign, lobbying groups, sponsorships or donations for the purpose of an individual, or solicitations received that discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.
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