Taunton, Massachusetts, September 21, 2025
News Summary
Bristol County Savings Bank has been honored as one of the top charitable contributors in Massachusetts for the ninth straight year, achieving 32nd place in a ranking of 99 companies that donated over $100,000 in 2024. The bank’s charitable foundation issued nearly $2.17 million in grants and its employees volunteered over 6,722 hours. Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has contributed over $35 million to nonprofits. Recent allocations include significant support to educational organizations and the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.
Taunton, Massachusetts – Bristol County Savings Bank has been recognized as one of the top charitable contributors in Massachusetts for the ninth consecutive year. The bank received this honor during the Boston Business Journal’s 2025 Corporate Citizenship Awards, where it ranked 32nd out of 99 companies that donated at least $100,000 to nonprofits in Massachusetts during 2024.
In the previous year, Bristol County Savings Bank’s charitable foundation awarded nearly $2.17 million to various organizations throughout the state. The bank’s employees also contributed significantly by volunteering a total of 6,722 hours for nonprofits during 2024. John Silva, president and CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank and the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, emphasized the bank’s commitment to community service since its founding almost 180 years ago.
Since its establishment in 1996, the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation has committed over $35 million to hundreds of nonprofit organizations, addressing the growing needs within the community. The Boston Business Journal highlighted that collectively, the top charitable contributors in Massachusetts donated over $416 million in cash contributions.
The foundation aims to enhance the economic and social well-being of targeted communities, focusing on education, literacy, economic development, and housing for low- to moderate-income populations in the Taunton/Attleboro, New Bedford/Dartmouth, Fall River, and Providence regions. In a recent allocation, the foundation awarded $182,500 in grants to local nonprofits as part of a larger contribution totaling $404,421 to 45 charitable organizations in the Taunton/Attleboro and greater Providence areas. Notable local recipients included Alma del Mar Charter Schools, Argosy Collegiate Charter School, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, among others.
Bristol County Savings Bank, which has approximately $3.1 billion in assets, was founded in 1846 and currently operates 16 full-service offices, with its main office located in Taunton. Recent contributions include a $250,000 commitment to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for its restoration and renovation. The Zeiterion has served as a cultural hub in New Bedford for over a century, hosting various events and performances. The renovation project is designed to upgrade the theater while enhancing community connections through new facilities and programs.
For more information about Bristol County Savings Bank and its charitable initiatives, the public is encouraged to visit www.bristolcountysavings.com.
FAQ
What recognition did Bristol County Savings Bank receive in 2025?
Bristol County Savings Bank has been named among the top charitable contributors in Massachusetts for the ninth consecutive year at the Boston Business Journal’s 2025 Corporate Citizenship Awards.
How much money did Bristol County Savings Bank’s charitable foundation award in 2024?
In 2024, the bank’s charitable foundation awarded nearly $2.17 million to various organizations in Massachusetts.
What initiatives does the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation focus on?
The foundation focuses on economic and social well-being, emphasizing education, literacy, economic development, and housing for low- to moderate-income populations.
What other contributions has Bristol County Savings Bank made recently?
Bristol County Savings Bank recently committed $250,000 to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for its restoration and renovation.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rank in Charitable Contributions | 32nd out of 99 companies |
| Total Charitable Foundation Award (2024) | $2.17 million |
| Total Volunteer Hours (2024) | 6,722 hours |
| Funds Committed to Local Nonprofits | $404,421 |
| Established Year | 1846 |
| Total Assets | $3.1 billion |
| Number of Offices | 16 full-service offices |
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Additional Resources
- Taunton Gazette
- Wikipedia: Bristol County Savings Bank
- Taunton Gazette
- Google Search: Bristol County Savings Bank
- South Coast Today
- Google Scholar: Bristol County Savings Bank
- Herald News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Bristol County Savings Bank
- Providence Business News
- Google News: Bristol County Savings Bank
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