Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Rockland, Massachusetts. Established in 2005, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since September 2005. The foundation is supported by Rockland Trust Company and focuses on philanthropic giving to strengthen the communities served by the bank.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.4M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+6.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
-99.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.6M
+36363.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation's mission is to strengthen the communities served by the Bank, enabling individuals and their families to access opportunity and improve the quality of their lives.
The foundation focuses its charitable giving in four main areas:
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Youth Programs
- Community Development
Grantmaking
The foundation made 194 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,606,563, with total giving of $2,606,563 in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $51,368,981
- Total Revenues: $4,419,729
- Total Expenses: $3,067,423
- Total Liabilities: $750,000
- Total Giving: $2,606,563
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $1,333,373
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $3,039,472
- Miscellaneous revenues: $46,437
- Total grants and contributions: $447
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,368,981 | $50,266,676 | $47,431,460 |
| Revenue | $4,419,729 | $1,878,638 | $1,260,229 |
| Expenses | $3,067,423 | $3,072,369 | $1,167,965 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,058,321 | $2,833,886 | $960,892 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,169,891 | $1,671,134 | $1,142,733 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,398,856 | $2,376,041 | $822,203 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Rockland Trust Event Sponsorships Grant
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rockland Trust Grants
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Amount
US $2,500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rockland Trust: Community Donations Grant
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Amount
Approximately US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Edward Seksay — President of the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
- Andrea Borowiecki — Vice President of Charitable Giving & Community Engagement at Rockland Trust and Executive Director of Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
- Jeanne Travers — Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation (mentioned in grant announcement)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA ANTONINO | TREASURER (Resigned 4/17/2024) | 1 | — |
| Jeanne L Travers | CLERK | 1 | — |
| DAVID HOUSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| ALASTAIR IRONSIDE | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Gerard NADEAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA NATALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
| STEPHEN JANECZKO | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA BOROWIECKI | VP Chari. Giving & Comm. Eng. | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Banks-Goulart | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Shefali Desai | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Lauren Mahoney | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| William Mahoney | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Emily McDonald | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Mark Mendes | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Spillane | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Joseph Tavares | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Hanwar Harnett | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Anthony Deangelo | TREASURER (As of 4/18/2025) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**March 2024:** The foundation launched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant Program, providing up to $15,000 to organizations for internal DEI projects. The program has distributed over $500,000 to 65 organizations since 2021.
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundations Grants $45,000 to MassBay Community\**August 2017:** The foundation presented a $100,000 grant to Stanley Street Treatment and Resources (SSTAR) in Fall River to support construction of a new 38,000 square foot facility. The facility was designed to increase capacity for substance use disorder services, including 30 detoxification beds, 30 short-term rehabilitation beds, a triage and assessment center, a federally qualified health center, and a medication-assisted treatment center.
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundations Grants $45,000 to MassBay Community\The foundation has also made grants to support primary care expansion, community college education, and assistance to individuals and families in specific geographic areas including Martha's Vineyard.
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Donates $200,000 to Help Individuals\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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