How to apply
Recipients request in writing grants for their charity which must promote charitable, scientific, literary and/or educational purposes. Contact: Donna Jacques, 101 Cianbro Square, Pittsfield, Me, 2074873311 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Require proof of Section 501(c)(3) exemption.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Region YMCABangor, ME | Human Services | $250K |
| Maine Central InstitutePittsfield, ME | Education | $175K |
| The Cianbro Companies ScholarshipPittsfield, ME | Education | $73K |
| The Lifeflight FoundationCamden, ME | Medical | $50K |
| The Travis Mills FoundationMount Vernon, ME | Medical | $15K |
| Friends of the LibraryPittsfield, ME | Education | $13K |
| Katahdin Area Boy Scouts BsaBangor, ME | Boy Scouts | $13K |
| Associated Builders & Contractors IncWashington, DC | Education | $10K |
| Educate MainePortland, ME | Education | $10K |
| Forest Society of MaineBangor, ME | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Our KatahdinMillinocket, ME | Conservation | $3,700 |
| Curesearch for Children's CancerBaltimore, MD | Medical | $2,500 |
By state: Maine 10 · District of Columbia 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Cianbro Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsfield, Maine, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cianbro Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Recipients request in writing grants for their charity which must promote charitable, scientific, literary and/or educational purposes. Deadlines: None.
How much does Cianbro Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $620K across 12 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Cianbro Charitable Foundation give?
Maine (10 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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