Cianbro Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Cianbro Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsfield, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $620,120 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,960 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$620,120
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,960
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$15.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $562,853 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $616,710 | 16 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $562,853 | 15 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $620,120 | 12 | $15.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donna Jacques 101 Cianbro Square, Pittsfield, ME 04967 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 487-3311 |
| What to submit | Recipients request in writing grants for their charity which must promote charitable, scientific, literary and/or educational purposes. |
| Restrictions | Require proof of Section 501(c)(3) exemption. |
What Cianbro Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 10 | $607,620 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Region YMCA | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Maine Central Institute | Education | $175,000 |
| The Cianbro Companies Scholarship | Education | $73,000 |
| The Lifeflight Foundation | Medical | $50,000 |
| The Travis Mills Foundation | Medical | $15,000 |
| Friends Of The Library | Education | $13,420 |
| Katahdin Area Boy Scouts BSA | Boy Scouts | $12,500 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| Educate Maine | Education | $10,000 |
| Forest Society Of Maine | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Our Katahdin | Conservation | $3,700 |
| Curesearch For Children's Cancer | Medical | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Bennett
- Thomas Stone
- Peter A Vigue
- Peter G Vigue
Questions people ask
Does Cianbro Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cianbro Charitable Foundation give?
$620,120 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,960.
Who runs Cianbro Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Bennett (Trustee), Thomas Stone (Trustee), Peter A Vigue (Trustee) and Peter G Vigue (Past Trustee).
What does Cianbro Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.