Funder directory → Maine → Machias Savings Bank Community
Private foundation · Machias, ME · EIN 010514175Machias Savings Bank Community
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,500–$14,000
median $5,000
Giving (latest FY)
$205,000
27 grants · FY2025
Assets
$6,002,004
gives in ME
Application form & materials: Potential applicants may learn about and apply for funding through the Machias Savings Bank website, at: https://www.machiassavings.bank/donations-and-sponsorships-guidelines/ Applicants will be asked to describe their organization and why they are deserving of funding. The Foundation will prioritize projects that help improve the lives of our community members. Priorities are given to the following: financial health, basic needs, low to moderate income programming, workforce development, entrepreneurship, broadband connectivity, childcare, and youth programming. The applicant must demonstrate
Deadlines: The Foundation grants are awarded twice each year.
Restrictions: The Foundation only makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. A nonprofit may apply for a donation from the Machias Savings Bank and still be eligible for a grant from the Foundation. Awards are generally limited to organizations operating in the service areas of Machias Savings Bank. The Foundation does not award donations to religious or political organizations, unless the programming is for food insecurity or to advance financial health. The Foundation also does not award donations to individuals.
Contact: Melissa Moffett Denbow Community Ex · PO Box 318, Machias, ME, 04654 · 2072559266
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Lobstermen's Community Alliance · Kennebunk, ME | Program Support Grant | $50,000 |
| Jobs For Maine Graduates Inc · Augusta, ME | Program Support Grant | $25,000 |
| Penquis CAP Inc · Bangor, ME | Program Support Grant | $20,000 |
| Homeless Services of Aroostook · Presque Isle, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Lift All Boats · Portland, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute · Portland, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Town of Machias · Machias, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| The Northern Lighthouse Inc · Presque Isle, ME | Program Support Grant | $2,500 |
| United Way of Southern Maine · Portland, ME | Program Support Grant | $5,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.