Clarence E Mulford Trust
Accepts applications
Clarence E Mulford Trust is a private foundation in Fryeburg, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $810,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $548,511. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$810,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$548,511
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $832,750 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $723,300 | 21 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $832,750 | 21 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $810,000 | 23 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew P Pierce and David R Hasting Clarence E Mulford Trust PO Box 290, Fryeburg, ME 04037 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 935-2061 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See attachment |
What Clarence E Mulford Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $785,500 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $24,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fryeburg Academy | Gen fund, campus improvements, cirriculm development | $548,511 |
| Fryeburg Recreation Dept Inc | Program support & operating costs | $80,000 |
| Izg Airport Authority | Operating cost support, electrical work | $43,500 |
| Eastern Slope Aviation Authority | Operating cost and support | $33,500 |
| Town of Fryeburg Maine | Program support & operating costs | $13,100 |
| Saco Valley Fire Association | Towards portable radios and related accessories | $12,000 |
| Pine Grove Cemetery Association | Program support & operating costs | $10,500 |
| Sunshine Backpack Program | Operation costs | $10,000 |
| White Mountain Community Health Center | Operating cost support, modernization project | $10,000 |
| North Fryeburg Riverside Cemetery Association | Program support & operating costs | $8,500 |
| Mt Washington Valley Adult Day Center | Funding for fryeburg older adults | $5,000 |
| Tin Mountain Community Center | Classes at fryeburg academy | $5,000 |
| Lovell Area Food Pantry | Operating cost support | $5,000 |
| Church of the New Jerusalem | Operating cost support | $4,500 |
| Fryeburg Rescue Association | Purchase protection jackets | $4,200 |
| North Fryeburg Community Chapel | Operating cost support | $4,000 |
| Fryeburg Historical Society | Building restoration | $3,285 |
| Friends of the Conway Public Library | Towards library park project | $2,500 |
| Austin Bemis Cemetery Association | Operating cost support | $2,000 |
| Brownfield Fire Department | Purchase pagers | $1,944 |
| Bradley United Methodist Church | Operating cost support | $1,500 |
| Brownfield Public Library | Operating cost support | $960 |
| Greenhill South Chatham Cemetery Association | Operating cost support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew P Pierce
- David R Hastings III
Questions people ask
Does Clarence E Mulford Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See attachment.
How much does Clarence E Mulford Trust give?
$810,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Clarence E Mulford Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew P Pierce (Co-Trustee) and David R Hastings III (Co-Trustee).
What does Clarence E Mulford Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.