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In recognition of National Nonprofit Day, Pentucket Bank and the Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation recently celebrated nonprofit organizations, schools and community partners whose work strengthens the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire.
The Foundation’s most recent round of grants, approved at its June meeting, awarded $49,500 to 11 nonprofit and community organizations, ranging from financial literacy and housing resources to education, veteran services, arts and environmental programming and community spaces.
Among recipients were AgeSpan, Lawrence Community Works and Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership, supporting financial literacy and housing-related initiatives, and Operation Delta Dog, that provides services to veterans. Capital and building projects include a commercial kitchen at Esperanza Academy, playground at Fisk Elementary School and new teen room at Merrimac Public Library. Additional grants support a student internship at Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, arts and environmental education at Friends of Veasey, scholarships through the Haverhill Performing Arts Workshop and programming at the Haverhill Farmers Market.
“Every grant represents an investment in the strength and vitality of our communities,” said Pentucket Bank President and CEO and Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation President Stephen M. Jaskelevicus. “We are fortunate to work alongside so many organizations that are making a meaningful difference every day. Supporting their work is one of the ways we can help create stronger, more vibrant communities for everyone.”
The Foundation also provided $20,000 to 10 local graduating high school seniors with its inaugural Opportunity Awards Scholarship Program. The money was split between those attending community college this fall and those transitioning directly into the workforce in their skilled trade.
“Strong communities are built through partnership,” Jaskelevicus added. “Our nonprofit partners understand the needs of the people and neighborhoods they serve, and we are proud to support their efforts through the Foundation, employee volunteerism, and the many other ways Pentucket Bank gives back throughout the year.”
Since its inception in 2011, Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, has awarded nearly $5.8 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives across northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. In 2026 alone, the Foundation committed $690,500 to support organizations addressing a broad range of community needs, including housing, education, financial literacy, youth development, veteran services, arts and culture and community enrichment.
The Foundation awards grants three times each year to nonprofits, educational institutions and military support organizations throughout northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Organizations may submit a Request for Proposal through an online grant portal here. Application deadlines are Dec. 31, April 30 and Sept. 30 for consideration at the Foundation’s February, May and October board meetings.