The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCamden, Maine · EIN 01-0446023 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Renee Smyth |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Elm Street, Camden ME 04843 |
| Phone | 2072302016 |
| Form and materials | Written Request |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
42% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth C Wright Cancer Resources | Ellsworth, ME | 2025 Leaders & Luminaries Award | $5,000 |
| Belknap House | Laconia, NH | 2025 Leaders & Luminaries Award | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine | Portland, ME | 2025 Leaders & Luminaries Award | $5,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association | Unity, ME | 2025 Leaders & Luminaries Award | $5,000 |
| Scarborough Public Library | Scarborough, ME | 2025 Leaders & Luminaries Award | $5,000 |
| Book Love Foundation | North Conway, NH | 2025 Spotlight Award | $2,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Concord, NH | 2025 Spotlight Award | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $24,650 | 6 |
| 2023 | $34,650 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101663
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0446023
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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