Grant funders

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

Private foundation

United States
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Given in 2024 $1.1m
Typical grant $5,500 Middle half $5,000 to $10k
New grantees in 2024 70% first grant from this funder

Giving by year

70% of 2024 grantees were new to this funder

Amount and number of grants we hold records for in each year, which can be less than everything the funder gave. The current year is incomplete.

Where it gives

Maine 252 grants · typical $5,500
New Hampshire 45 grants · typical $5,000
Connecticut 2 grants · typical $13k
Vermont 2 grants · typical $5,000
Virginia 1 grant · typical $5,000
Colorado 1 grant · typical $5,500
Massachusetts 1 grant · typical $5,500

All years we hold. Grants with no recorded place are left out.

Latest grants made

In Her Presence Grant to In Her Presence $7,500 31 Mar 2024
For The Love of Dog Rottweiler Rescue Grant to For The Love of Dog Rottweiler Rescue $5,000 31 Mar 2024
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc Grant to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc $7,500 31 Mar 2024
Maine Fisherman's Forum Grant to Maine Fisherman's Forum $5,000 31 Mar 2024
Bar Harbor Historical Society Grant to Bar Harbor Historical Society $5,500 31 Mar 2024
Penobscot Language School Grant to Penobscot Language School $5,000 31 Mar 2024
Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County Grant to Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County $5,000 31 Mar 2024
Harbor Homes Inc Grant to Harbor Homes Inc $5,500 31 Mar 2024
United Way of Southern Maine Grant to United Way of Southern Maine $18k 31 Mar 2024
Southern Maine Agency on Aging Grant to Southern Maine Agency on Aging $5,000 31 Mar 2024

How to apply

How to apply
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.
Deadlines
Applications are due by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 to be valid for consideration.
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.
Contact
Program Officer The Bangor Savings
Address
24 Hamlin Way PO Box 930, Bangor, Me, 044020930
Phone
8772264671
Email
foundation@bangor.com

From the funder's IRS Form 990-PF for the year to 31 Mar 2025.

Data: Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data. (Public IRS data); Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data (Public IRS data)