Bangor Theological Seminary
Bangor Theological Seminary is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Bangor Theological Seminary at a glance
In short: Bangor Theological Seminary gave $11K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $3,667
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,420,452
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bangor Theological Seminary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornerstone Fund Mission Giving - Maine Conference UCC Pilgrim Lodge ($5K). Together the top 3 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bangor Theological Seminary gives
- In 2022 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $11K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Fund Mission Giving - Maine Conference UCC Pilgrim Lodge West Gardner, ME | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Fund Mission Giving- ME Conference UCC Maine School of Ministry Augusta, ME | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| MountainTrue Asheville, NC | Hurricane Helene donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,420,452 | $535,028 | $1,135,481 | $11,000 | 3 | $1,123,038 | $1,315,928 | — |
| 2024 | $21,345,380 | $525,491 | $941,532 | — | — | $792,089 | $823,404 | — |
| 2023 | $19,264,884 | $-467,021 | $921,017 | — | — | $1,028,855 | $664,130 | — |
| 2022 | $18,224,730 | $68,148 | $957,104 | — | — | $788,672 | $505,733 | $1,031,778 |
| 2021 | $21,772,576 | $785,032 | $797,585 | $1,600 | 10 | — | $1,277,425 | $917,256 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bangor Theological Seminary is led by Allen Ewing Merrill, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allen Ewing Merrill
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $129K (2025)
Debra L Coyman
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Shea Will
Trustee
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Parsons
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Gertmenian
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Edgerton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Cooper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kapya John Kaoma
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyman Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ophelia Hu Kinney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andi Lloyd
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Elnes
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sumaiya Zama
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Shupe
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rose
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Vernon Walker (2023–2024) — Past Trustee
- Former: Helen Scalia (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Natasha DeJarnett (2021–2023) — Past Trustee
- Former: Rabbi Erica Asch (2021–2023) — Past Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Rev Allen Ewing Merrill (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bangor Theological Seminary
How much does Bangor Theological Seminary give each year?
Bangor Theological Seminary gave $11K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bangor Theological Seminary's typical grant size?
Bangor Theological Seminary's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bangor Theological Seminary give grants?
Bangor Theological Seminary gives mostly in Maine: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%).
Does Bangor Theological Seminary give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Bangor Theological Seminary's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Bangor Theological Seminary?
Bangor Theological Seminary reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $535K.
What is Bangor Theological Seminary?
Bangor Theological Seminary is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Portland, ME. It holds $22.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bangor Theological Seminary's EIN?
Bangor Theological Seminary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0211484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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