Building strong communities has always been at the heart of what we do. We strive to support our partners through sponsorships, charitable foundation grants, financial education and volunteerism.
Needham Bank, the Needham Bank Charitable Foundation, and the Provident Community Charitable Organization – originally established by BankProv – work together to ensure equitable support of the non-profit organizations serving our communities. Our giving focuses on 5 core areas:
Within those areas, we take special interest in organizations that are helping underserved populations in our assessment area. We define low- to moderate-income individuals and families as follows:
If you represent a non-profit organization and would like to request funding from Needham Bank and our Charitable Foundations, please review the requirements below and use our online application form to request support. The Provident Community Charitable Organization will continue to operate independently in 2026 and will become part of the Needham Bank Charitable Foundation in 2027. Organizations that have applied to BankProv or the Provident Community Charitable Organization before can now submit a request using this new, single application process.
We do not provide donations to individuals or individual fundraising events (e.g. fundraising to run the Boston Marathon for a charitable organization).
Needham Bank, the Needham Bank Charitable Foundation, and the Provident Community Charitable Organization work hand in hand to provide financial support through sponsorships and grants. There is just one application to apply for funding through the Bank and our Charitable Foundations. Simply fill in the details about your request—we’ll determine which funding source aligns best with your needs. This streamlined approach allows us to better evaluate all our partnerships in one place.
Your submission must be completed at least 90 days before your event date (if applicable) or before funds are needed to give ample time for review and decisioning. Once your request is received, a Needham Bank representative will contact you if additional information is needed.
Please note, we will consider one funding application per organization per calendar year. Additional funding applications may be considered on an exception basis in the event of extenuating circumstances and following a conversation with Needham Bank.
| Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
| January 16 | February 13 |
| March 27 | April 24 |
| June 5 | July 3 |
| August 14 | September 11 |
| October 23 | November 20 |
Please note that you will not be able to save an incomplete request form. To prepare your request, please have the following documents ready:
Your organization’s mission statement
Your organization’s most recent annual report and/or impact statement (if applicable)
A list of your current leadership and Board of Directors
Your organization’s annual budget and balance sheet
Request amount and description of how funds will be used
Your organization’s current service area
Comprehensive information about the program or event for which you’re seeking funding
A menu of sponsorship levels where applicable
For all organizations, your EIN and a copy of your W-9 (required upload)
For 501(c)(3) non-profits, your IRS determination letter (required upload)
ACH instructions (required upload for requests $2,500+)
Applications must be submitted through our online application form to be considered.
If you have further questions or need assistance with the form, please contact CharitableGiving@NeedhamBank.com
Giving back goes beyond financial support. Our employees share our community-focused values and are eager to support our partners through volunteer work. In 2024 our team packed hundreds of meals for distribution by local food pantries, provided clothing and hygiene supplies to underserved populations, served on nonprofit boards, and volunteered at events raising money for our partners.
It’s never too early to start learning about financial wellness and developing good money habits. We work with non-profits and schools to support financial education efforts with workshops tailored to your group’s specific needs. To request financial education for your group, please email Jessica Friswell at JFriswell@NeedhamBank.com to get started.
Building Strong Communities
Whether you’re seeking support for your organization or looking to bring financial education into your community, let’s build strong communities—one partnership at a time.
Request support now or contact us to discuss your initiative.