William Searls Scholarship Fund First National Bank Trustee
Historical FunderDamariscotta, Maine · EIN 01-6009698 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,125 and $1,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARGO STANLEY DONALD WORCESTER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 461, SOUTHWEST HARBOR ME 04679 |
| Phone | 2075631900 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AT AREA SCHOOL. |
| 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
43% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School | Bangor, ME | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Muhlenberg College | Allentown, PA | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| York County Community College | Wells, ME | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Bowdoin | Brunswick, ME | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Flagler College | St Augustine, FL | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Hartpury University | Gloucester, UK | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Mount Holyoke | South Hadley, MA | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Southern Maine Communtiy College | South Portland, ME | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of Maine Farmington | Farmington, ME | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of Maine Orono | Orono, ME | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of North Western | Roseville, MN | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Rochester Inst of Technology | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $1,125 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,575 | 17 |
| 2024 | $21,600 | 11 |
| 2023 | $18,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610709349100516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6009698
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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