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Private Foundation · ME

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

Bangor, ME  ·  EIN 043353896  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$7.0M

Total Giving

$5.1M

Grants on File

609

Average Grant

$8K

Giving Radius

Where Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — no grants on file CO — $6K across 1 grant CT — $25K across 2 grants DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — $6K across 1 grant MD — no grants on file ME — $4.6M across 481 grants MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — $496K across 120 grants NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — $5K across 1 grant VT — $18K across 3 grants WA — no grants on file WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 455 recipients across 7 states. Top concentrations: Bangor ($1.1M, 54 grants), Portland ($681K, 56 grants), Augusta ($274K, 20 grants), Lewiston ($243K, 27 grants), Camden ($224K, 17 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Organizations recognized under IRS code section 501(c)(3) must provide a copy of their determination letter with their application or grant proposal. Applications can be submitted online at https://www.bangor.com/community/foundation. Potential applicants must submit a completed grant application and describe the initiative seeking support. Prior applicants may reapply one year from the date of prior submission. Decisions and funding are generally announced within 45-75 days of each application deadline.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

The Foundation considers applications for grants ranging from $2,000 up to $25,000. The Foundation has a preference to support projects and initiatives that do the following: (i) Include a strategy for leveraging other resources; (ii) Produce cost-effective results which can be measured; (iii) Provide incentive for community problem solving; (iv) Encourage coordination with other efforts and do not duplicate programs; (v) Advance strategies that will address recognized needs; and (vi) Demonstrate an ability to obtain future funding. Grant awards are generally limited to the market area served by Bangor Savings Bank. Grant recipients must demonstrate 501(c)(3) status, and need for private financial support. The Foundation does not provide support for political purposes, and generally does not support annual endowments, scholarships, conferences, or budgets.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences $2K 2021
Chase Home for Children in Portsmouth $5K 2021
Atlantic Partners EMS $6K 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine $6K 2021
Camden Public Library Fund $5K 2021
Center for a Green Future $2K 2021
Alfond Youth Center $1K 2021
Area Interfaith Outreach $8K 2021
Bangor Region YMCA $4K 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Maine $10K 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine $1K 2021
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua $5K 2021
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake $5K 2021
Cedars Nursing Care Center $20K 2021
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc $5K 2021
Age Friendly Saco $1K 2021
Andy's Summer Playhouse $8K 2021
Animal Welfare Society Inc $5K 2021
Bagaduce River Equine Rescue $1K 2021
Bangor Humane Society $5K 2021
Bangor School Department $5K 2021
Belfast Area Child Care Services $5K 2021
Black Mountain of Maine $5K 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley $30K 2021
Christine B Foundation $2K 2021

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2024 $7.3M $459K $922K $1.3M
2023 $7.7M $440K $1.4M $1.4M
2022 $7.7M $495K $1.6M $1.4M
2021 $7.5M $414K $1.6M $1.3M
2020 $7.2M $352K $4.9M $1.1M
2016 $3.6M $222K $617K $688K
2015 $3.7M $224K $830K $660K
2014 $3.5M $215K $755K $696K
2013 $3.4M $197K $727K $604K
2012 $3.3M $201K $574K $694K

Section VII

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