Community

We’re all global citizens, and that’s why we’re compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals.

We’re committed to the Americas in every way—helping to ensure businesses grow, economies thrive and that communities are cared for. Here are some of the ways we give of our talent, time and funding.

Spotlight on Community

BoardLead: matching corporate leaders with nonprofit boards

Strong leadership on nonprofit boards is essential to effectively drive the organization's mission forward. Mizuho Americas, partnering with Cause Strategy Partners, provides its senior leaders in the opportunity to utilize their professional skills to help nonprofit organizations locally and nationally by serving as board members.

Grameen America: microlending, macro impact

Grameen America focuses exclusively microlending to low-income women running small businesses in the United States and recently surpassed $4 billion invested in 190,000 entrepreneurs.

Start Small Think Big Inc: Growing Businesses, Shrinking Barriers

In 2010, Start Small Think Big was founded with the goal of helping historically marginalized and low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs succeed. To date, the organization has grown substantially with resources tailored to addressing the unique needs of its network of 10,000 small businesses. Learn more about their commitment to furthering social and economic equity.

Funding progress through the Mizuho USA Foundation

Mizuho USA Foundation focuses its grants on supporting innovative and effective nonprofits in New York City that help young adults acquire technology and professional skills necessary to access competitive-wage jobs.

$16M

amount of grants given since inception

More about our grant programs and how to apply

Developing community

Under the federal and state Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), our US commercial bank, Mizuho Bank (USA), has received an “Outstanding” CRA rating for meeting the needs of our community, particularly in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods through community development loans, investments, grants and services.

More about recent community development finance transactions

Employee Community Involvement

At Mizuho Americas, we champion uplifting the communities where we live and work, encouraging employees to support the nonprofits they care about through volunteering and by providing matching gifts. Employees can double their personal donations and impact with matching gifts year-round.

Taking the time

Our ongoing volunteer programs are dedicated to addressing local needs in the Americas, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact. These initiatives encompass skills-based and hands-on activities aimed at underserved youth, including mentoring and college and career readiness workshops; and addressing basic needs such as hunger relief through meal service and packing projects.

72,500

volunteers worldwide in 2,800
Mizuho Volunteer Day projects since 2006

Take a look at some highlights from the past year

Community Service

600 Mizuho Americas employees across 18 cities volunteered for the group’s global day of service, Mizuho Volunteer Day, in 2025

Work Readiness

Mizuho volunteers support nonprofit workforce development partners by conducting mock interviews, reviewing resumes, and providing career readiness advice.

Community Events

Mizuho sponsors local initiatives in support of community organizations throughout the year, including the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, Japan Day, and more.

Hunger Relief

Employees volunteer to serve meals year-round at local community centers and supportive housing facilities.

Earth Month

In recognition of Earth Month, Mizuho employees volunteer for environmental projects in our communities including park improvement and urban farming.

Financial Education

As part of Mizuho's global commitment to financial education, Mizuho volunteers lead financial literacy workshops to help youth strengthen their personal finance skills.

Donation Drives

Mizuho staff support local children and families by partnering with community organizations to donate and distribute school supplies and year-end holiday gifts.