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George B Foster Memorial Trust

Accepts applications Hanover, Massachusetts · EIN 046725453

George B Foster Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Hanover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,400 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,700 and the largest $5,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2025 was down from $11,700 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$19,5003$261,489
2024$11,7003$270,148
2025$11,4002$281,481

How to apply

ContactJerald Wiley
PO Box 35, Buckfield, ME 04220
Phone or email(207) 336-2891
What to submitApplication Available at Evening Star Lodge Buckfield, ME
DeadlinesMay 1st
RestrictionsMust be a son of member of Evening Star Lodge, Buckfield, ME Attending College or University Conferring Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What George B Foster Memorial Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.

StateGrantsAmount
Maine2$11,400

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
ME
Scholarship award$5,700
Individual
ME
Scholarship award$5,700

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George B Foster Memorial Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st.

How much does George B Foster Memorial Trust give?

$11,400 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,700.

Who runs George B Foster Memorial Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Rockland trust company (Co-Trustee), Jerald Wiley (Co-Trustee) and Don Darling (Co-Trustee).

What does George B Foster Memorial Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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