Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
Historical FunderBangor, Maine · EIN 04-3353896 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded156
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Program Officer The Bangor Savings |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 Hamlin Way PO Box 930, Bangor ME 044020930 |
| Phone | 8772264671 |
| foundation@bangor.com | |
| Form and 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. |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Region YMCA | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| LifeFlight Foundation | Camden, ME | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| MaineHealth | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Heart of Maine United Way | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $42,450 |
| Acadia Hospital Corp | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Avesta Housing Development Corporation | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Maine General Health | Waterville, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for Maine Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $17,800 |
| Seniors Plus | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| River City Athletics | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Trinity Jubilee Center | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Tedford Housing | Brunswick, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Ark Animal Shelter | Cherryfield, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Youth and Family Outreach | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Pine Tree Hospice | DoverFoxcroft, ME | General Operating Support | $9,220 |
| Webster House | Manchester, NH | General Operating Support | $8,700 |
| Catherine Morrill Day Nursery | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford | Dover, NH | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Fair Tide Inc | Kittery, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Maine | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers | Waterville, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Volunteers of America Northern New England | Brunswick, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Wayfinder Schools | Camden, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| YMCA Auburn-Lewiston Maine | Auburn, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Young Men's Christian Assoc Boothbay Region YMCA | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Blue Hills Heritage Trust | Blue Hill, ME | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Open Table MDI | Bar Harbor, ME | General Operating Support | $6,500 |
| United Way of Kennebec Valley | Augusta, ME | General Operating Support | $5,850 |
| Arts in Reach | Portsmouth, NH | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Baxter Academy of Maine | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | East Boothbay, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Central Maine Area Agency on Aging | Augusta, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| ClimateWork Maine | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Community Day Care Center Inc | Portsmouth, NH | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research & Education | Beals, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Give a Dog a Home Rescue | Sebec, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Americus, GA | $5,500 | |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Habitat For Humanity York County | Kennebunk, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Haven - Violence Prevention & Support Services | Portsmouth, NH | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Honor Flight Maine | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Ellsworth, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County | Manchester, NH | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Northern Oxford Regional Ambulance Service | Mexico, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Office of Public Guardian | Concord, NH | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Step Up Parents | Portsmouth, NH | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Sunrise Opportunities | Machias, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| The Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support | Augusta, ME | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| The Friendly Kitchen Inc | Concord, NH | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Bruun Studio Inc | Damariscotta, ME | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| CADY Inc Communities for Alcohol & Drug-free Youth | Plymouth, NH | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Common Good Soup Kitchen Community | Southwest Harbor, ME | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 156 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,151,300 | 156 |
| 2023 | $1,246,813 | 152 |
| 2022 | $1,355,290 | 157 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502179349100530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3353896
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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