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Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 04-3353896 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$1.2M
Grants reported
156
Typical grant
$4.8K
Future commitments
Not reported

Future commitments are grants the foundation has reported but not yet paid.

How to apply

Open to applications: its latest 990-PF publishes how to apply and does not limit giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact
Program Officer The Bangor Savings
Deadlines
Applications are due by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 to be valid for consideration.
Application materials
To apply for a grant from the Foundation, applicants should review their applicable Grant Guidelines and submit the online application found at the following website: https://www.bangor.com/the-bangor-savings-bank-foundation/ Potential applicants must submit a completed grant application, including at least the following: (I) describing the initiative seeking support; (II) how the award benefits the region served by Bangor Savings Bank; and (III) attestation of 501(3) tax-exempt status. Applications are reviewed bi-annually. Prior applicants may reapply one year from the date of prior submission. Decisions on funding are generally announced within 45-75 days of each application deadline.
Restrictions
The Foundation considers applications for grants ranging from $2,000 up to $25,000, and focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving the vitality of Northern New England's regional and statewide economies through economic and workforce development in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Accordingly, the Foundation has a preference to support projects and initiatives in the following areas: (I) economic development; (II) education; (III) social and community services; (IV) culture and arts; and (V) health and wellness. The Foundation does not generally provide support for the following: political organizations; religious organizations or causes; sectarian purposes; endowments; salaries; scholarships; conferences; seminars; festivals, or similar events.
Original filing text
Contact
Program Officer The Bangor Savings
Address
24 Hamlin Way PO Box 930 Bangor, ME, 044020930
Phone
8772264671
Email
foundation@bangor.com
Deadlines
Applications are due by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 to be valid for consideration.
Application materials
To apply for a grant from the Foundation, applicants should review their applicable Grant Guidelines and submit the online application found at the following website: https://www.bangor.com/the-bangor-savings-bank-foundation/ Potential applicants must submit a completed grant application, including at least the following: (I) describing the initiative seeking support; (II) how the award benefits the region served by Bangor Savings Bank; and (III) attestation of 501(3) tax-exempt status. Applications are reviewed bi-annually. Prior applicants may reapply one year from the date of prior submission. Decisions on funding are generally announced within 45-75 days of each application deadline.
Restrictions
The Foundation considers applications for grants ranging from $2,000 up to $25,000, and focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving the vitality of Northern New England's regional and statewide economies through economic and workforce development in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Accordingly, the Foundation has a preference to support projects and initiatives in the following areas: (I) economic development; (II) education; (III) social and community services; (IV) culture and arts; and (V) health and wellness. The Foundation does not generally provide support for the following: political organizations; religious organizations or causes; sectarian purposes; endowments; salaries; scholarships; conferences; seminars; festivals, or similar events.

Reported organization name: Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

Application information: https://www.bangor.com/the-bangor-savings-bank-foundation/

Where Bangor Savings Bank Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters

Portland, ME

$50KTax year 2024

General Operating Support

Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation

Lewiston, ME

$50KTax year 2024

General Operating Support

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

$50KTax year 2024

General Operating Support

Bangor Region YMCA

Bangor, ME

$50KTax year 2024

General Operating Support

MaineHealth

Portland, ME

$50KTax year 2024

General Operating Support

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About this data

Figures are aggregated from Bangor Savings Bank Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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