McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc
Historical FunderPhippsburg, Maine · EIN 20-8597195 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $18,248.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Phippsburg Town Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1042 Main Road, Phippsburg ME 04562 |
| Phone | 2073892653 |
| Form and materials | Application forms available from Phippsburg Town Office, and cam be found on the Phippsburg Town website, at: www.phippsburg.com. Interested applicants must complete the application and submit the forms back to the McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund. Applicants must identify themselves, their chosen field of study, provide an essay detailing their qualifications for scholarship, and demonstrate financial need. |
| Deadlines | Applications received by May 1st will be considered. Award winners are notified by August 1st. |
| Restrictions | The McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue, Inc., a charitable foundation, invites applications from Phippsburg students pursuing a post secondary education in either academic or vocational field of study. Students seeking EMT certification, EMT Paramedic certification, Fire Science Program certification, medical fields, marine studies, arts and other fields beneficial to the Town of Phippsburg, the Phippsburg Volunteer Fire Department, and the Phippsburg Ambulance Service are encouraged to apply. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Phippsburg | Phippsburg, ME | Fire Department Facilities | $50,000 |
| Phippsburg Ambulance Association | Phippsburg, ME | Ambulance Monitors | $18,248 |
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Southeast Lineman Training Center | Trenton, GA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| SUNY Cortland | Cortland, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,748 | 7 |
| 2024 | $76,052 | 10 |
| 2023 | $76,952 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630829349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8597195
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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