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James E McGrath Trust

Preselected recipients only Bangor, Maine · EIN 207105018

James E McGrath Trust is a private foundation in Bangor, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,108 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $31,108 and the largest $31,108. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $30,677 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,1851$613,526
2024$30,6771$609,624
2025$31,1081$636,650

How to apply

James E McGrath Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James E McGrath Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.

StateGrantsAmount
Maine1$31,108

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
ST JOHN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Dir of Business
Bangor, ME
Charity$31,108

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James E McGrath Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James E McGrath Trust give?

$31,108 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $31,108.

Who runs James E McGrath Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Bangor Savings Bank (Trustee).

What does James E McGrath Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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