Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation
Historical FunderFarmington, Maine · EIN 31-1719226 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$705K
Organizations funded182
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Pamala J Dixon co FSB Community Dev |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 825, Farmington ME 04938 |
| Phone | 2077783339 |
| p.dixon@franklinsavings.com | |
| Form and materials | All requests for funding from the Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation should be made in writing by letter or the Charitable Request form. The formal application can be found online on the Foundation's website at: https://www.franklinsavings.bank/about/community-involvement/ The application can be mailed to the FSB Community Development Foundation at P.O. Box 825, Farmington, ME 04938. Grants are only awarded to qualifying public charities and government organizations. Applicants should include their full name, their tax ID number, and a copy of their IRS non-profit determination letter. Applicants should also provide their address and contact information, the purpose for which they are seeking a grant, a dollar-amount requested, and governance and conflict of interest disclosures. |
| Deadlines | The Foundation does not list or mandate definitive deadlines for donation applications. |
| Restrictions | Foundation only considers requests that benefit the communities of the Foundation's local business area. The Foundation favors requests that target economic development; that help low-income communities; or that assist with job retention and training. The Foundation will not assist individuals raising money for trips, personal crisis, or medical problems; additionally, the Foundation will not assist individuals seeking pledges for charity walks or runs, though it may provide corporate sponsorships to qualifying events. The Foundation provides support for scholarship programs directly with qualifying schools in its operating region, and therefore does not contribute to other personal or individual scholarship fund-raising efforts. |
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
2% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ski & Outing Club (dba Farmington Ski Club) | Farmington, ME | Free Ski Night; T-Bar; Ski Club | $153,000 |
| Avesta Housing Development Corporation | Portland, ME | 2 of 3 Pledge for Edgewater Village Donation | $25,000 |
| Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund For Children | Rangeley, ME | 2025 Child Development Center Donation (1 of 2) | $25,000 |
| Care and Share Food Closet | West Farmington, ME | Food Pantry Donation, Floor Repairs | $20,000 |
| Greater Franklin Development Council | Farmington, ME | 2025 Donation | $12,500 |
| University of Maine System | Portland, ME | Western Outdoor Recreation Hub | $12,000 |
| Main Street Skowhegan | Skowhegan, ME | 2025 Various Event Sponsorships | $11,500 |
| Skowhegan Area High School | Skowhegan, ME | Athletics | $10,179 |
| High Peaks Alliance | Farmington, ME | 2025 Sandy River Bridge Project PMT (4 of 5) Annually | $10,000 |
| MaineGeneral Health | Augusta, ME | 2025 Hope and Healing Cancer Wing Expansion; Day of Hope | $9,833 |
| Heart of Ellsworth | Ellsworth, ME | 2025 Summer Concert and Community Grant & Franklin Street Music Donation | $9,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Inc | Arlington, VA | Wall that Heals | $9,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum | Waterville, ME | 2025 Children's Museum Exhibit Sponsorship (2 of 3) | $8,333 |
| Rsu 10 | Rumford, ME | Wellness Center | $7,500 |
| Susan L Curtis Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | Camp Curtis Programs | $7,500 |
| Kennebec Mental Health Associates Inc | Waterville, ME | 2025 Food Drive Donation | $7,000 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center | Winthrop, ME | Prevention and Response Services | $7,000 |
| Mt Blue High School | Farmington, ME | Scholarship Awards | $6,000 |
| The Maine Grain Alliance | Skowhegan, ME | Technical Assistance | $6,000 |
| Food Cupboard of Jay Livermore and Livermore Falls | Livermore Falls, ME | 2025 Thanksgiving Baskets Donation | $5,600 |
| Carrabec High School | North Anson, ME | 2025 Food Pantry Donation and Jeremy Barcelos 2025 Scholarship Award | $5,500 |
| Ellsworth High School | Ellsworth, ME | 2025 Food Pantry Donation and Whitney Clarke and Anna Stevens 2025 Scholarship Award | $5,500 |
| Greater Franklin Food Council | Farmington, ME | 2025 Community Event(s) and Under the Oaks Event Donation | $5,500 |
| Somerset Career & Technical Center | Skowhegan, ME | Food Pantry Donation | $5,500 |
| Town of Norridgewock | Norridgewock, ME | Music Series | $5,500 |
| Spruce Mountain Educational Foundation | Jay, ME | Free Ski Night | $5,436 |
| Black Mountain of Maine | Rumford, ME | 2025 Free Ski Night Donation and Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament Donation | $5,200 |
| Kennebec Valley Community Action Program | Waterville, ME | 2025 Skowpendous Donation + Housing & Financial Education Donation | $5,100 |
| Carrabassett Valley Academy | Carrabassett Valley, ME | 2025 Scholarship Contribution and High Performance Center Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Concepts Inc | Lewiston, ME | 2025 Homeownership Program Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kingfield Pops | Kingfield, ME | 2025 Kingsfield Pops Donation | $5,000 |
| Larry Labonte Recovery Center | Rumford, ME | 2025 Student Recovery Coaching Program Donation | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine | Scarborough, ME | Walk for Wishes and Trailblaze Challenge | $5,000 |
| Mission at the Eastward | Farmington, ME | MATE Housing Ministry Vehicle | $5,000 |
| Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults Inc | Bath, ME | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | Miles for Mills | $5,000 |
| Western Maine Community Action Inc | East Wilton, ME | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Fayette Baptist Church | Fayette, ME | 2025 Shoulder to Shoulder Program and Food Pantry Donation | $4,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Ellsworth, ME | 2025 Turn Back the Tide on Hunger Event, 2025 Food Pantry Donation | $4,500 |
| Western Maine Paper and Heritage Museum | Jay, ME | Preservation | $4,500 |
| HOME Inc | Orland, ME | 2025 Food Pantry Donation | $4,000 |
| New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) | Acton, MA | Central Maine Cycling Challenge | $3,500 |
| Dirigo High School | Dixfield, ME | Amaya Child 2025 Scholarship Award | $3,000 |
| Foster CTE Center | Farmington, ME | Jon Alexander 2025 Scholarship Award | $3,000 |
| Hancock County Technical Center | Ellsworth, ME | Lily Bean 2025 Scholarship Award | $3,000 |
| Madison Area Memorial High School | Madison, ME | Bryan Donnelly + Ella Haynie 2025 Scholarship Award | $3,000 |
| Maine Appalachian Trail Club | Portland, ME | 2025 Contribution | $3,000 |
| Mountain Valley High School | Rumford, ME | Madison Dow 2025 Scholarship Award | $3,000 |
| Mt Abram High School | Strong, ME | Scholarship Awards | $3,000 |
| Rangeley Friends of the Performing Arts | Rangeley, ME | Theater Support; Artist Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Rangeley Lakes Regional School | Rangeley, ME | Scholarship Awards | $3,000 |
| Region 9 School of Applied Technology | Mexico, ME | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Spruce Mountain High School | Jay, ME | Scholarship Awards | $3,000 |
| Telstar Regional High School | Bethel, ME | Scholarship Awards | $3,000 |
| The Summer Camp (Bridgton) | Bridgton, ME | Camperships | $3,000 |
| Angel Fight of New England | North Andover, MA | 2025 Angel Flight of New England/Maine Support | $2,500 |
| Farmington Home for Aged People | Farmington, ME | 2025 Pierce House Donation - Thompson 25th Anniversary | $2,500 |
| Lake Stewards of Maine | Auburn, ME | 2025 Lake Conference Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers | Waterville, ME | 2025 Winter Essentials Care Packages Donation | $2,500 |
| Maine Stream Place Inc | Wilton, ME | 2025 Program Donation | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 182 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $705,108 | 182 |
| 2024 | $407,762 | 135 |
| 2023 | $488,430 | 140 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640849349100324
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1719226
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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