Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation
Accepts applications
Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $705,108 in 182 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $153,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$705,108
- Number of grants182
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$153,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $407,762 the year before.
55% 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 | $488,430 | 140 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $407,762 | 135 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $705,108 | 182 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pamala J Dixon co FSB Community Dev PO Box 825, Farmington, ME 04938 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 778-3339, p.dixon@franklinsavings.com |
| What to submit | All requests for funding from the Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation should be made in writing by letter or the Charitable Request form. The formal application can be found online on the Foundation's website at: https://www.franklinsavings.bank/about/community-involvement/ The application can be mailed to the FSB Community Development Foundation at P.O. Box 825, Farmington, ME 04938. Grants are only awarded to qualifying public charities and government organizations. Applicants should include their full name, their tax ID number, and a copy of their IRS non-profit determination letter. Applicants should also provide their address and contact information, the purpose for which they are seeking a grant, a dollar-amount requested, and governance and conflict of interest disclosures. |
| Deadlines | The Foundation does not list or mandate definitive deadlines for donation applications. |
| Restrictions | Foundation only considers requests that benefit the communities of the Foundation's local business area. The Foundation favors requests that target economic development; that help low-income communities; or that assist with job retention and training. The Foundation will not assist individuals raising money for trips, personal crisis, or medical problems; additionally, the Foundation will not assist individuals seeking pledges for charity walks or runs, though it may provide corporate sponsorships to qualifying events. The Foundation provides support for scholarship programs directly with qualifying schools in its operating region, and therefore does not contribute to other personal or individual scholarship fund-raising efforts. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 178 | $689,608 |
| Virginia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ski & Outing Club (dba Farmington Ski Club) | Free Ski Night; T-Bar; Ski Club | $153,000 |
| Avesta Housing Development Corporation | 2 of 3 Pledge for Edgewater Village Donation | $25,000 |
| Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund For Children | 2025 Child Development Center Donation (1 of 2) | $25,000 |
| Care and Share Food Closet | Food Pantry Donation, Floor Repairs | $20,000 |
| Greater Franklin Development Council | 2025 Donation | $12,500 |
| University of Maine System | Western Outdoor Recreation Hub | $12,000 |
| Main Street Skowhegan | 2025 Various Event Sponsorships | $11,500 |
| Skowhegan Area High School | Athletics | $10,179 |
| High Peaks Alliance | 2025 Sandy River Bridge Project PMT (4 of 5) Annually | $10,000 |
| MaineGeneral Health | 2025 Hope and Healing Cancer Wing Expansion; Day of Hope | $9,833 |
| Heart of Ellsworth | 2025 Summer Concert and Community Grant & Franklin Street Music Donation | $9,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Inc | Wall that Heals | $9,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum | 2025 Children's Museum Exhibit Sponsorship (2 of 3) | $8,333 |
| Rsu 10 | Wellness Center | $7,500 |
| Susan L Curtis Charitable Foundation | Camp Curtis Programs | $7,500 |
| Kennebec Mental Health Associates Inc | 2025 Food Drive Donation | $7,000 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center | Prevention and Response Services | $7,000 |
| Mt Blue High School | Scholarship Awards | $6,000 |
| The Maine Grain Alliance | Technical Assistance | $6,000 |
| Food Cupboard of Jay Livermore and Livermore Falls | 2025 Thanksgiving Baskets Donation | $5,600 |
| Carrabec High School | 2025 Food Pantry Donation and Jeremy Barcelos 2025 Scholarship Award | $5,500 |
| Ellsworth High School | 2025 Food Pantry Donation and Whitney Clarke and Anna Stevens 2025 Scholarship Award | $5,500 |
| Greater Franklin Food Council | 2025 Community Event(s) and Under the Oaks Event Donation | $5,500 |
| Somerset Career & Technical Center | Food Pantry Donation | $5,500 |
| Town of Norridgewock | Music Series | $5,500 |
| Spruce Mountain Educational Foundation | Free Ski Night | $5,436 |
| Black Mountain of Maine | 2025 Free Ski Night Donation and Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament Donation | $5,200 |
| Kennebec Valley Community Action Program | 2025 Skowpendous Donation + Housing & Financial Education Donation | $5,100 |
| Carrabassett Valley Academy | 2025 Scholarship Contribution and High Performance Center Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Concepts Inc | 2025 Homeownership Program Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kingfield Pops | 2025 Kingsfield Pops Donation | $5,000 |
| Larry Labonte Recovery Center | 2025 Student Recovery Coaching Program Donation | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine | Walk for Wishes and Trailblaze Challenge | $5,000 |
| Mission at the Eastward | MATE Housing Ministry Vehicle | $5,000 |
| Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Miles for Mills | $5,000 |
| Western Maine Community Action Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Fayette Baptist Church | 2025 Shoulder to Shoulder Program and Food Pantry Donation | $4,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | 2025 Turn Back the Tide on Hunger Event, 2025 Food Pantry Donation | $4,500 |
| Western Maine Paper and Heritage Museum | Preservation | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradford S Adley
- Robert L Berry III
- James L Eastlack
- Richard H Smith
- James M Witt IV
- Katherine W Yardley
- Peter L Judkins
- Timothy J Thompson
- Pamala J Dixon
- Dylan Smith
Questions people ask
Does Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The Foundation does not list or mandate definitive deadlines for donation applications..
How much does Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation give?
$705,108 in tax year 2025, across 182 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bradford S Adley (Director), Robert L Berry III (Director), James L Eastlack (Director) and Richard H Smith (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and youth programs.