SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 Conference announced today that a total of $41,700 has been generated for social justice organizations through “Threes for Equality,” a philanthropic program presented by Pacific Premier Bank, the Official Bank of the Pac-12. The United Negro College Fund and National Urban League will split the total donation evenly.

Pacific Premier Bank committed to donating $150 for every 3-pointer knocked down across the Pac-12 Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournaments, which took place in Las Vegas last March. Pac-12 programs totaled 278 triples across both championship events, resulting in the $41,700 donation. 

“We are so proud to collaborate with our partner, Pacific Premier Bank, on this wonderful initiative,” said Pac-12 Networks Executive Vice President, Sales, Steve Tseng. “‘Threes for Equality’ celebrates not only the brilliant on-court performances of our student-athletes, but also the Pac-12’s continued dedication to supporting social justice organizations.” 

“Threes for Equality” was established ahead of the 2021 Pac-12 Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournaments, with Pacific Premier Bank pledging to donate $100 for every 3-pointer made across both events. A total of $59,400 was raised during the 2021 and 2022 basketball postseasons before Pacific Premier Bank increased its pledge to $150 per three-pointer for the 2023 tournaments. Over $100,000 has been raised for social justice organizations since the creation of “Threes for Equality.”

“As the Official Bank of the Pac-12, we’re honored to support the United Negro College Fund and the National Urban League with meaningful contributions, while also celebrating the accomplishments of student-athletes,” said Sherri Scott, Director of ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility. “The success of ‘Threes for Equality’ has been tremendous, and Pacific Premier is happy to continue to support this initiative.”

Pacific Premier Bank is also a co-partner for the “Touchdowns for Equality” campaign with Paycor, the Official HR Software Provider of the Pac-12. This past football season, each partner pledged to donate $100 for every touchdown scored by Pac-12 teams throughout the regular season and the 2022 Football Championship Game, generating $118,400 for the United Negro College Fund and National Urban League. 

About Pacific Premier Bank

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPBI) is the parent company of Pacific Premier Bank, a California-based commercial bank focused on serving small, middle-market, and corporate businesses throughout the western United States in major metropolitan markets in California, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada. Founded in 1983, Pacific Premier Bank has grown to become one of the largest banks headquartered in the western region of the United States, with approximately $22 billion in total assets. Pacific Premier Bank provides banking products and services, including deposit accounts, digital banking, and treasury management services, to businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and nonprofit organizations. Pacific Premier Bank also offers a wide array of loan products, such as commercial business loans, lines of credit, SBA loans, commercial real estate loans, agribusiness loans, franchise lending, home equity lines of credit, and construction loans. Pacific Premier Bank offers commercial escrow services and facilitates 1031 Exchange transactions through its Commerce Escrow division. Pacific Premier Bank offers clients IRA custodial services through its Pacific Premier Trust division, which has approximately $17 billion of assets under custody and approximately 39,000 client accounts comprised of self-directed investors, financial institutions, capital syndicators, and financial advisors. Additionally, Pacific Premier Bank provides nationwide customized banking solutions to Homeowners’ Associations and Property Management companies. Pacific Premier Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. For additional information about Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. and Pacific Premier Bank, visit our website: http://www.ppbi.com. 

About the Pac-12 

The Pac-12 Conference is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders by championing excellence in academics, athletics, and the well-being of our student-athletes. Built on a firm foundation of academic excellence and superior athletic performance, the Pac-12 continues to renew its undisputed claim as the “Conference of Champions,” leading the nation with 548 NCAA team titles overall, over 200 more than the next closest conference. The Pac-12 also wholly owns and operates Pac-12 Networks, the Conference's sports media company that produces and distributes 850 live sporting events each season, making it one of the top live-sports producers in the country. Pac-12 Networks also offers extensive digital content via Pac-12.com, the Pac-12 Now app, Pac-12 official athletics websites and Pac-12 Insider. The Pac-12 Conference is comprised of 12 leading U.S. universities, the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of California Los Angeles, the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Stanford University, the University of Southern California, the University of Utah, the University of Washington and Washington State University. More information on the Pac-12 is available at Pac-12.com.

About Pac-12 ImPACt

Pac-12 ImPACt is the social outreach initiative of the Pac-12 Conference. In the pioneering spirit of the West Coast, the Pac-12 is committed to using the power of sport to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion. The Pac-12 is spreading the message of inclusion, celebrating diversity, standing strong against bullying, and fostering fairness and good sportsmanship.