How to apply
See the Foundation's website: https://www.skowhegansavings.com/about-charity.htm for grant applications. Contact: Skowhegan Savings Charitable Founda, Po Box 250, Skowhegan, Me, 8003039511 Deadlines: One application per year. Yearly deadlines are February 28, May 30, August 30 and November 30. Restrictions: Requests must fit within the following guidelines: - Requests that have a broad impact on the communities within our service area will be a priority - Non-profit organizations will be given priority and proof of 501(c)(3) tax status should be provided - We will give priority to requests that promote education, particularly in the area of financial literacy - Community and Economic Development programs that bring business and jobs to our communities will also be a priority
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Maine Technical CenterWaterville, ME | Support for purchase of computers and equipment to help establish the engineering program | $75K |
| Agc MaineAugusta, ME | Support for the Maine Contruction Academy Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs. Programs provide students with work-ready certifi… | $75K |
| Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for ChildrenRangeley, ME | Support for construction of new childcare development center. | $50K |
| Kvcap Early Childhood SchoolWaterville, ME | Support for a new Early Childhood Center in the new Skowhegan Elementary School. Skowhegans Early Childhood Center (ECC) will become an exe… | $50K |
| Central Maine Growth CouncilWaterville, ME | Dirigo Labs Pitch prize and Sponsorship to help support a startup initiative that scores the highest overall pitch | $25K |
| Jobs for Maine GraduatesAugusta, ME | Support for the Microcredentialed Competency Model. The model will have a significant positive impact on the local economy by enhancing wor… | $25K |
| Tri County Technical CenterDexter, ME | Support technical center's purchase of metal band saw for programming | $25K |
| Maine Mountain Childrens HouseKingfield, ME | Support for child care center expansion and renovation project | $25K |
| Augusta Downtown AllianceAugusta, ME | To develop space in the Augusta Center for Entrepreneurship for creation of a high tech studio which will allow for content creation and pr… | $25K |
| Trust to Conserve Northeast ForestlandsAugusta, ME | To help support logging operations program and training for heavy equipment operators | $15K |
| ProsperitymePortland, ME | Financial Literacy and empowerment program for Maine's immigrant community. | $10K |
About this foundation
Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Skowhegan, Maine, administered in care of Tina Wood, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See the Foundation's website: https://www.skowhegansavings.com/about-charity.htm for grant applications. Deadlines: One application per year. Yearly deadlines are February 28, May 30, August 30 and November 30..
How much does Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $400K across 11 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation give?
Maine (11 grants), per its latest filing.
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