McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc
Accepts applications
McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc is a private foundation in Phippsburg, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,748 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,748
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,052 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 | $76,952 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $76,052 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $86,748 | 7 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Phippsburg Town Office 1042 Main Road, Phippsburg, ME 04562 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 389-2653 |
| What to submit | Application forms available from Phippsburg Town Office, and cam be found on the Phippsburg Town website, at: www.phippsburg.com. Interested applicants must complete the application and submit the forms back to the McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund. Applicants must identify themselves, their chosen field of study, provide an essay detailing their qualifications for scholarship, and demonstrate financial need. |
| Deadlines | Applications received by May 1st will be considered. Award winners are notified by August 1st. |
| Restrictions | The McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue, Inc., a charitable foundation, invites applications from Phippsburg students pursuing a post secondary education in either academic or vocational field of study. Students seeking EMT certification, EMT Paramedic certification, Fire Science Program certification, medical fields, marine studies, arts and other fields beneficial to the Town of Phippsburg, the Phippsburg Volunteer Fire Department, and the Phippsburg Ambulance Service are encouraged to apply. |
What McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 | $80,748 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Phippsburg | Fire Department Facilities | $50,000 |
| Phippsburg Ambulance Association | Ambulance Monitors | $18,248 |
| Husson University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Central Maine Community College | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Southeast Lineman Training Center | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Oliver Andrews III
- Dina Chaney
- Alan Mitchell
- Lorana Pierce
- Julia Totman House
- James Totman
- Owen Totman
- Anna Varian
- Andrew Hart
- Rodger Cuthbert
- Betsey Morse
- Louise Dauphin
Questions people ask
Does McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications received by May 1st will be considered. Award winners are notified by August 1st..
How much does McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc give?
$86,748 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Oliver Andrews III (Director), Dina Chaney (Director), Alan Mitchell (Director) and Lorana Pierce (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.