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Private foundation · Machias, ME · EIN 010514175Machias Savings Bank Community
✓ Latest filing reports an application path
What an applicant should know first
Application path
Reported in the filing
Use the filing instructions below, then confirm the current process.
Reported deadline
The Foundation grants are awarded twice each year.
Historical filing information; verify directly with the foundation.
Typical reported grant
$2,500–$14,000
Median $5,000 in the latest filing.
Typical grant
$2,500–$14,000
median $5,000
Giving (latest FY)
$205,000
27 grants · FY2025
Assets
$6,002,004
gives in ME
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How to apply — from the foundation's own filing
Application form & materials: Potential applicants may learn about and apply for funding through the Machias Savings Bank website, at: https://www.machiassavings.bank/donations-and-sponsorships-guidelines/ Applicants will be asked to describe their organization and why they are deserving of funding. The Foundation will prioritize projects that help improve the lives of our community members. Priorities are given to the following: financial health, basic needs, low to moderate income programming, workforce development, entrepreneurship, broadband connectivity, childcare, and youth programming. The applicant must demonstrate
Deadlines: The Foundation grants are awarded twice each year.
Restrictions: The Foundation only makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. A nonprofit may apply for a donation from the Machias Savings Bank and still be eligible for a grant from the Foundation. Awards are generally limited to organizations operating in the service areas of Machias Savings Bank. The Foundation does not award donations to religious or political organizations, unless the programming is for food insecurity or to advance financial health. The Foundation also does not award donations to individuals.
Contact: Melissa Moffett Denbow Community Ex · PO Box 318, Machias, ME, 04654 · 2072559266
This is historical public-record information, not a current invitation or guarantee. Confirm the process, deadline, and eligibility directly with the foundation before applying.
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Lobstermen's Community Alliance · Kennebunk, ME | Program Support Grant | $50,000 |
| Jobs For Maine Graduates Inc · Augusta, ME | Program Support Grant | $25,000 |
| Penquis CAP Inc · Bangor, ME | Program Support Grant | $20,000 |
| Homeless Services of Aroostook · Presque Isle, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Lift All Boats · Portland, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute · Portland, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Town of Machias · Machias, ME | Program Support Grant | $10,000 |
| The Northern Lighthouse Inc · Presque Isle, ME | Program Support Grant | $2,500 |
| United Way of Southern Maine · Portland, ME | Program Support Grant | $5,000 |
Frequently asked about Machias Savings Bank Community
Does Machias Savings Bank Community accept grant applications?
Its FY2025 IRS filing does not mark giving as limited to preselected recipients and reports an application path. Filing information is historical, so confirm current eligibility directly with the foundation.
How do I apply to Machias Savings Bank Community?
The FY2025 filing reports: Potential applicants may learn about and apply for funding through the Machias Savings Bank website, at: https://www.machiassavings.bank/donations-and-sponsorships-guidelines/ Applicants will be asked to describe their organization and why they are deserving of funding. The Foundation will prioritize projects that help improve the lives of our community…
What is the Machias Savings Bank Community grant application deadline?
The FY2025 filing reports: The Foundation grants are awarded twice each year.
How much does Machias Savings Bank Community typically award?
Its FY2025 filing shows a typical grant range of $2,500–$14,000 and a median grant of $5,000. These are historical reported grants, not a promised future award.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.