The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation
Since its founding in 1998, The Stoico / FIRSTFED Foundation has given and pledged nearly thirty-five million dollars to nonprofits in southeastern Mass and Rhode Island.
The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation has given and pledged nearly thirty-five million dollars to the communities of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island since 1998.
The Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the community by enhancing opportunities for:
• Education
• Job Development
• Affordable Housing
• Accessibility to Health Care
• Accessibility to the Arts
Through offering financial support to non-profit organizations, we hope to make a direct impact on the lives of local individuals and families who live in our shared communities.
Who We Are
Communities we serve:
Southeastern Massachusetts and the northern, central sections of Rhode Island.
The Foundation Staff:
Dr. Paul A. Raymond – Interim President
Stacie Charbonneau Hess – Executive Director
stacie@stoicofirstfed.org
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What We Do
Our Founder
The Founder of The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation was Robert F. Stoico, who also served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation.
Mr. Stoico served for nearly 30 years as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC. (FIRSTFED). FIRSTFED was a publicly traded company until it was merged in 2004. During his tenure as CEO, the company grew from a small federal savings and loan serving the Greater Fall River, Massachusetts area, to a multi-billion dollar financial services company with over 40 locations and nearly 1,000 employees, operating in all of the New England and Mid-Atlantic states.
He passed away on January 15, 2025 in Marco Island, Florida.
How to Apply for a Grant
The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Proposal Guidelines
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The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation supports non-profit organizations primarily in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our mission is to strengthen the community by enhancing opportunities for Education, Job Development, Affordable Housing, Accessibility to Healthcare and the Arts. Through offering financial support, we hope to make a direct impact on the lives of local individuals, families and non-profits for the ultimate benefit of our community as a whole.
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The Foundation does not generally support the following types of requests:
- Sports Programs, including golf tournaments
- Requests to fund a staff member’s salary
- Individual schools
- Organizations located outside of our geographic priority area
Lastly, The Foundation will not support any programs, organizations or institutions which in policy discriminates or whose interests are not in the best interest of the Foundation, its affiliates, employees or communities served.
Contact Us
Or email us directly at stacie@stoicofirstfed.org
By Mail:
The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 438
Swansea, MA 02777
By phone:
(508) 235-1368
By fax:
(508) 300-2588