Cianbro Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPittsfield, Maine · EIN 22-3020020 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Donna Jacques |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Cianbro Square, Pittsfield ME 04967 |
| Phone | 2074873311 |
| Form and materials | Recipients request in writing grants for their charity which must promote charitable, scientific, literary and/or educational purposes. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Require proof of Section 501(c)(3) exemption. |
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
16% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Region YMCA | Bangor, ME | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Maine Central Institute | Pittsfield, ME | Education | $175,000 |
| The Cianbro Companies Scholarship | Pittsfield, ME | Education | $73,000 |
| The Lifeflight Foundation | Camden, ME | Medical | $50,000 |
| The Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | Medical | $15,000 |
| Friends Of The Library | Pittsfield, ME | Education | $13,420 |
| Katahdin Area Boy Scouts BSA | Bangor, ME | Boy Scouts | $12,500 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors Inc | Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Educate Maine | Portland, ME | Education | $10,000 |
| Forest Society Of Maine | Bangor, ME | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Our Katahdin | Millinocket, ME | Conservation | $3,700 |
| Curesearch For Children's Cancer | Baltimore, MD | Medical | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cianbro Companies Scholarship | Pittsfield, ME | Education | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $620,120 | 13 |
| 2024 | $562,853 | 16 |
| 2023 | $666,710 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621119349102427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3020020
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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