Monitor highlights Pathward’s commitment to giving back to the communities it supports.

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Pathward^®, N.A. (“Pathward” or “bank”) announced it has been named one of Monitor’s 2026 Best Companiesin Equipment Finance in the Community Impact category. Monitor, a national equipment finance trade publication, recognizes best companies in the equipment finance ecosystem in its latest issue, where it highlights Pathward’s commitment to employee-driven volunteerism, charitable giving and initiatives that expand financial access and strengthen communities nationwide.

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Pathward has been named one of Monitor’s 2026 Best Companies in the Community Impact category.

“Our approach to community engagement is guided by our commitment to powering financial inclusion and expanding financial access,” said Pathward’s Senior Vice President of Communications, Sustainability and Public Policy Catherine McGlown. “This recognition speaks volumes about our culture of serving the underserved. I want to congratulate and recognize every member of our team for using our collective talents to better the communities where we live and work.”

Pathward employees volunteered nearly 5,000 hours and supported more than 180 organizations across the country in fiscal year 2025. This emphasis on community involvement also helped Pathward earn Great Place To Work Certification^™ for the third consecutive year in 2025, with 92% of employees responding to the survey reporting that they feel good about the way the organization contributes to the community.

In addition to encouraging volunteerism, Pathward actively donates to and supports charitable organizations near its Sioux Falls headquarters, including St. Francis House, McCrossan Boys Ranch, EmBe and the Veterans Community Project. Through employee-driven programs such as Matching Gifts and Dollars for Doers, Pathward team members have also supported nonprofits nationwide, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana, Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, the Arizona Community Foundation, and the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta, among others. Pathward’s total donations to these organizations in fiscal year 2025 exceeded $1.2 million.

Monitor’s recognition underscores Pathward’s ongoing commitment to creating positive, sustainable change while fostering a workplace culture that values service, inclusion and purpose.

Read Pathward’s feature in the January/February 2026 issue of Monitor at https://www.monitordaily.com/profile/pathward/.

Learn more about Pathward’s Community Impact Program at https://www.pathward.com/about-us/sustainability/.

About Pathward®

Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is focused on financial access and strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at Pathward.com.

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