bankESB Named Among Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts

EASTHAMPTON — For the 10th straight year, bankESB has received the 2024 Corporate Citizenship Award from Boston Business Journal, recognizing the bank as one of Massachusetts’ top corporate charitable contributors.

The magazine annually publishes this list to showcase companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities. Through its sponsorship and charitable-giving program, the Giving Tree, bankESB and the Easthampton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation support nonprofit organizations and causes throughout Hampden and Hampshire counties. In 2023, the Giving Tree donated nearly $635,000, and over the past decade, it has donated more than $3.6 million.

“It is with honor that we present our list of the top charitable contributors in Massachusetts, companies who gave $100,000 or more to Massachusetts-based in charities in 2023. Collectively, they gave $362 million in cash contributions — a true example of the business community coming together to help those in need,” Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher Carolyn Jones said.

This year, 100 companies qualified for the distinction by reporting at least $100,000 in cash contributions to Massachusetts-based charities last year, as noted above. The honorees this year include companies from such industry sectors as financial and professional services, healthcare, technology, retail, and professional sports.

“We’re so proud to be recognized for the past decade as a good corporate citizen because it’s truly a reflection of our core values,” bankESB President and CEO Matthew Sosik said. “We strive to unlock potential in the communities we live and work in and hope we can solve our biggest problems by working together.”