St. Mary’s Bank has awarded $20,000 in total to four nonprofit organizations, each of whom received $5,000 in support of their respective missions. 

These organizations included NHSPCA, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and New Hampshire Food Bank.

These awards were made possible through the credit union’s 603 Account, a unique checking account that benefits New Hampshire nonprofits and those who open—or convert to—one. At account opening or conversion, individuals select the specific charity category to receive the donation. 

In 2022-23, available categories included Animals (NHSPCA), Children & Families (CASA), Environment (Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests), and Food & Shelter (New Hampshire Food Bank). 

Every time individuals used their 603 Account debit card to make a purchase since the program was launched in September 2022, St. Mary’s Bank has donated $0.0603 to the nonprofit organization within that selected category. 

In reflecting on the 603 Account, whose charitable donations are distributed by St. Mary’s Bank Charitable Foundation, St. Mary’s Bank CEO Ken Senus said he is “thrilled” by their initial impact. 

“The 603 Account empowers our members to select local non-profits for St. Mary’s Bank to support while also providing them with the benefits of banking with the nation's first credit union.”

According to Eileen Liponis, Executive Director of New Hampshire Food Bank, St. Mary’s Bank has been a longtime supporter of their programs and initiatives. 

“We are incredibly grateful for their continued and generous support,” she said. “When every contribution makes an impact, we can all be part of the solution to eliminate hunger in the Granite State.”

Sheila Ryan, Director of Development and Marketing at NHSCPA, also expressed gratitude for St. Mary's Bank’s “incredibly generous gift.” 

“Receiving this gift will make a huge difference in the lives of the animals that turn to us in need of care, safety and a second chance at a loving home,” she said. “Thank you so much for helping make our work possible."   

In looking to the next year of the 603 Account, Senus said St. Mary’s Bank will again invest in the same categories. “These are high-impact categories where investments in local nonprofits can make a measurable impact in the quality of life for people in our communities and the health of the planet,” he said. “St. Mary’s Bank is committed to continuing to solidify and expand its philanthropic footprint.”


From left to right, Jack Savage, president, Kelsea Batchelder,
St. Mary’s Bank community and employee engagement specialist,
and Ken Senus, St. Mary’s Bank president and CEO.


From left to right, Liz Stodolski, St. Mary’s Bank director
of marketing, Kelsea Batchelder, St. Mary’s Bank community
and employee engagement specialist, Erica Thoits, CASA
director of community relations, Tarah Bergeron, CASA
development associate, and Pamela Roy, St. Mary’s Bank
chief people officer.


From left to right, Liz Stodolski, St. Mary’s Bank director
of marketing, Nancy Mellitt, NH Food Bank director
of development, Eileen Liponis, NH Food Bank executive
director, Kelsea Batchelder, St. Mary’s Bank community
and employee engagement specialist, and Pamela Roy,
St. Mary’s Bank chief people officer.


From left to right, Jennifer Marsella, St. Mary’s Bank
marketing officer, Sheila Ryan, NHSPCA director of
development and marketing, Kelsea Batchelder, St. Mary’s Bank,
community and employee engagement specialist,
and Ashley Bryant, marketing assistant.