William Searls Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
William Searls Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Damariscotta, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,575 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,125 and the largest $1,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19,575
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,125
- Largest grant$1,200
- Assets$536,368
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $21,600 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 | $18,000 | 12 | $458,239 |
| 2024 | $21,600 | 11 | $474,645 |
| 2025 | $19,575 | 17 | $536,368 |
How to apply
| Contact | Margo Stanley Donald Worcester PO Box 461, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 563-1900 |
| What to submit | Application at area school. |
What William Searls Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine. It also paid $1,125 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 9 | $10,350 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,525 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,125 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,125 |
| New York | 1 | $1,125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Muhlenberg College | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Western New England University | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| York County Community College | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Clark University | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| Bowdoin | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Flagler College | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Hartpury University | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Husson University | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Southern Maine Communtiy College | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of Maine Farmington | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of Maine Orono | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of North Western | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| University of Southern Maine | Scholarship | $1,125 |
| Rochester Inst of Technology | Scholarship | $1,125 |
Officers and trustees
- First National Bank
Questions people ask
Does William Searls Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William Searls Scholarship Fund give?
$19,575 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,125.
Who runs William Searls Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists First National Bank (Trustee).
What does William Searls Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.