Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWestbrook, Maine · EIN 85-1674412 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$167K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$52K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Carri Brown Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Larrabee Road Suite 400, Westbrook ME 04092 |
| Phone | 2077911248 |
| Form and materials | Potential recipient organizations will be identified and examined by the Board of Directors of the Foundation. The Foundation may require written grant proposals from each potential grant recipient. If the Foundation does require a written grant proposal, the grant proposal should specify the purposes for which the grant will be used, the applicant's willingness and commitment to abide by any terms applicable to the grant, and the applicant will document their exempt status. After receipt of the grant funds, the grant recipient may be required to provide annual reports, as well as a final written report, detailing the use of grant funds. Grant terms of agreement may specify the Foundation's right to withhold and/or recover grant funds in case such funds are, or appear to be, misused. Applicants may also submit direct grant-requests to the Foundation online at: https://maine.bank/community/ |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | All recipient organizations are required to be Section 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation places particular emphasis on Maine-based organizations operating in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York Counties, and intends to make grants to such organizations for the purposes of developing and improving local communities. Without limitation, the Foundation anticipates making grants to support public education, community recreational activities and facilities, local library services, and services benefitting poor and underprivileged populations. The Foundation will restrict the use of any grants made to a grantee organization to further the charitable purpose of the Foundation. Grant recipients may be subject to providing periodic reports back to the Foundation detailing how grant funds were expended in furtherance of approved exempt purposes. |
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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Keep ME warm Fund | $25,000 |
| Trinity Jubilee Center | Lewiston, ME | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| My Place Teen Center | Westbrook, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Presumpscot Regional Land Trust | Gorham, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Tedford Housing | Brunswick, ME | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Safe Voices | Auburn, ME | General Purpose | $8,333 |
| Tree Street Youth | Lewiston, ME | General Purpose | $8,333 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Mainely Character | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Drop-In Center | Poland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Locker Project | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Valo | Freeport, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Biddeford Food Pantry | Biddeford, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Church Community Outreach Services | Kennebunk, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Falmouth Food Pantry | Falmouth, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| First Congregational Church of Scarborough (Food Pantry) | Scarborough, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Gorham Food Pantry | Gorham, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| High Street Congregational Church (Food Pantry) | Auburn, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program Inc | Brunswick, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Saco Food Pantry | Saco, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| South Portland Food Cupboard | South Portland, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Standish Food Pantry | Standish, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Waterboro Community Pantry | East Waterboro, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Westbrook Community Food and Resource Center | Westbrook, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Windham Food Pantry and Clothes Closet | Windham, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,666 | 29 |
| 2024 | $182,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $135,834 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349104203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1674412
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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