Minerva Advisors LLC and related entities filed a Schedule 13G reporting passive ownership in Seneca Bancorp, Inc. common stock. Minerva Advisors LLC and David P. Cohen each report beneficial ownership of 108,052 shares, representing 6.0% of Seneca Bancorp’s outstanding common stock. Minerva Group, LP directly holds 70,402 shares, or 3.9% of the company, with Minerva GP, LP and Minerva GP, Inc. also deemed beneficial owners of that same block. The percentages are calculated based on 1,790,151 shares outstanding as of November 13, 2025. The filing certifies that the securities were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Seneca Bancorp.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Seneca Bancorp, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
816945109
(CUSIP Number)
11/18/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
816945109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Minerva Advisors LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
70,402.00
6
Shared Voting Power
37,650.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
70,402.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
37,650.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
108,052.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
816945109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MINERVA GROUP LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
70,402.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
70,402.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
70,402.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
816945109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MINERVA GP, LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
70,402.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
70,402.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
70,402.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
816945109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MINERVA GP, INC.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
PENNSYLVANIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
70,402.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
70,402.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
70,402.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
816945109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
COHEN DAVID P
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
70,402.00
6
Shared Voting Power
37,650.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
70,402.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
37,650.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
108,052.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Seneca Bancorp, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
35 OSWEGO STREET, BALDWINSVILLE, NY, 13027
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Minerva Advisors LLC
Minerva Group, LP
Minerva GP, LP
Minerva GP, Inc.
David P. Cohen
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
50 Monument Road, Suite 201
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(c)
Citizenship:
David P. Cohen is a U.S. Citizen.
Minerva Advisors LLC, Minerva Group, LP, and Minerva GP, LP are organized under Delaware law.
Minerva GP, Inc. is organized under Pennsylvania law.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
816945109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
Minerva Advisors LLC* - 108,052
Minerva Group, LP - 70,402
Minerva GP, LP* - 70,402
Minerva GP, Inc.* - 70,402
David P. Cohen* - 108,052
*Each of these reporting persons is deemed a beneficial owner of the 70,402 shares of the Issuer held by Minerva Group, LP. David P. Cohen is also deemed a beneficial owner of the 108,052 shares of the Issuer beneficially owned by Minerva Advisors LLC.
(b)
Percent of class:
Minerva Advisors LLC* - 6.0%
Minerva Group, LP - 3.9%
Minerva GP, LP* - 3.9%
Minerva GP, Inc.* - 3.9%
David P. Cohen* - 6.0%
*Each of these reporting persons is deemed a beneficial owner of the 3.9% of the shares of the Issuer held by Minerva Group, LP. David P. Cohen is also deemed a beneficial owner of the 6.0% of the shares of the Issuer beneficially owned by Minerva Advisors LLC.
Based on a total of 1,790,151 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock outstanding as of November 13, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Minerva Advisors LLC* - 70,402
Minerva Group, LP - 70,402
Minerva GP, LP* - 70,402
Minerva GP, Inc.* - 70,402
David P. Cohen* - 70,402
*Each of these reporting persons is deemed a beneficial owner of the 70,402 shares of the Issuer held by Minerva Group, LP.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Minerva Advisors LLC - 37,650
David P. Cohen** - 37,650
**David P. Cohen is deemed a beneficial owner of the 37,650 shares of the Issuer beneficially owned by Minerva Advisors LLC.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Minerva Advisors LLC* - 70,402
Minerva Group, LP - 70,402
Minerva GP, LP* - 70,402
Minerva GP, Inc.* - 70,402
David P. Cohen* - 70,402
*Each of these reporting persons is deemed a beneficial owner of the 70,402 shares of the Issuer held by Minerva Group, LP.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Minerva Advisors LLC - 37,650
David P. Cohen** - 37,650
**David P. Cohen is deemed a beneficial owner of the 37,650 shares of the Issuer beneficially owned by Minerva Advisors LLC.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What ownership stake does Minerva hold in Seneca Bancorp (SNNF)?
Minerva Advisors LLC and David P. Cohen each report beneficial ownership of 108,052 shares of Seneca Bancorp common stock, representing 6.0% of the outstanding shares.
How many Seneca Bancorp (SNNF) shares does Minerva Group, LP directly own?
Minerva Group, LP directly holds 70,402 shares of Seneca Bancorp common stock, which the filing states is 3.9% of the company’s outstanding shares.
Who are the reporting persons in this Seneca Bancorp Schedule 13G?
The reporting persons are Minerva Advisors LLC, Minerva Group, LP, Minerva GP, LP, Minerva GP, Inc., and David P. Cohen, who is a U.S. citizen.
On what share count are the ownership percentages in this 13G for SNNF based?
The ownership percentages are based on 1,790,151 shares of Seneca Bancorp common stock outstanding as of November 13, 2025, as reported in the company’s Form 10-Q.
Is Minerva’s 13G filing for Seneca Bancorp a passive investment?
Yes. The certification states the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Seneca Bancorp.
What voting and dispositive power does Minerva report over SNNF shares?
Minerva Advisors LLC and David P. Cohen each report 70,402 shares with sole voting and dispositive power and 37,650 shares with shared voting and dispositive power.
