SAVANNAH, Ga. - GeorgiaChron -- ATLANTA / SAVANNAH / Hilton Head Island, SC (February 2, 2026) — Coastal States Bank ("CSB"), a local community bank, donated $136,000 to Georgia and South Carolina-based charities and nonprofits in 2025.

The contributions were made through CSB's Community Commitment, an employee-funded, bank-matched initiative designed to address the diverse needs of the communities the bank serves. Through its Community Commitment, CSB provides grants to local nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening communities across its footprint in Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, Savannah and South Carolina's Lowcountry region.

Last year, CSB's Community Commitment supported more than 45 charities and nonprofits, with a focus on financial literacy, childhood education, veteran support, health and wellness, senior citizen care and more. These grants were supported by more than 575 volunteer hours by the bank's employees.

"Each year, I am proud of our team for demonstrating our core values of community, commitment, and character through their generosity and service," said Stephen R. Stone, CSB's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Their commitment to giving both time and resources each year reflects who we are as a community bank."

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Established in 2017, CSB's Community Commitment has resulted in more than $742,000 donated to support more than 100 local charitable organizations. To learn more about CSB and its Community Commitment, visit www.coastalstatesbank.com.

About the Company
Coastal States Bank builds relationships by providing a full range of banking services designed for businesses, their owners and individuals looking for a local banking partner. CSB has a community banking presence in the Lowcountry of South Carolina (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Charleston), Savannah and the Atlanta Metropolitan market, and serves communities across the country through its Government Guaranteed Lending, Senior Housing, Correspondent Marine and Mortgage Banker Finance lines of business. At present, CSB has approximately $2.3 billion in total assets. CSB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Coastal States Bank – Local. And Proud of It. ® For additional information regarding Coastal States Bank, please visit www.coastalstatesbank.com.

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