Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bangor, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$630,579
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26,500 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,000 | 1 | $529,564 |
| 2024 | $26,500 | 13 | $561,732 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 3 | $630,579 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bangor Savings Bank PO Box 656, Bangor, ME 04402-4401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 541-2746 |
| What to submit | Open application |
| Deadlines | December 1st |
| Restrictions | Available for children, women and health care |
What Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | General fund | $5,000 |
| Community Care | General fund | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bangor Savings Bank
Questions people ask
Does Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1st.
How much does Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bangor Savings Bank (Trustee).
What does Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and international.