Charitable Checking Program

Charitable Checking Program is sponsored by WaterStone Bank. This program helps nonprofit organizations raise funds by connecting with members who sign up for a WaterStone Bank Checking Account. WaterStone Bank donates a percentage of the Charitable Checking fund to designated organizations annually.

Charitable Checking | WaterStone Bank Turn Everyday Banking into Everyday Giving. Partnering for Vibrant Communities As a 501(c)3 organization, when you open a WaterStone Bank Business Checking Account, you are eligible to enroll in the Charitable Checking Program. Every year, we give a percentage of our Charitable Checking fund to your organization.

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Each year, in February, the qualifying nonprofit organization will receive a donation from the WaterStone Bank Foundation. The donation amount will be determined by WaterStone Bank and based on the all-members average year-to-date balance of all WaterStone Bank checking accounts enrolled in the Charitable Checking Program listing your organization as their recipient of choice.

Account must be open for a minimum of 90 days to be included in determining the donation amount. Checking accounts closed prior to February will not be included in determining the donation amount. FDIC-Insured – Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government