Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust
The Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Casco, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Maine and Massachusetts, including support for programs and community aid.
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust gave $71K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,057
- +128.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,106
- +82.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,206,833
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The trust’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to contact Carol Hancock and provide the requested grant amount, charitable purpose, and how the grant will be monitored. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Carol Hancock
Mailing address: PO Box 299, Casco, ME 04015
Phone: (207) 627-4201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mitchell Institute ($25K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 7% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $71K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Institute Portland, ME | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Casco Public Library Casco, ME | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Casco Fire and Rescue Casco, ME | Program Support | $5,557 |
| Casco Recreation Department Casco, ME | Program Support | $5,500 |
| Harrison Food Bank Harrison, ME | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Food Works Norway, ME | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Agassiz Village Framingham, MA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Bridgton Food Pantry Bridgton, ME | Community Aid | $2,500 |
| Casco Food Pantry Casco, ME | Program Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,206,833 | $88,494 | $83,692 | $71,057 | 10 | $71,805 | $51,607 | $79,097 |
| 2024 | $1,202,031 | $74,854 | $48,541 | $31,160 | 8 | $31,865 | $30,684 | $71,762 |
| 2023 | $1,175,718 | $274,847 | $61,094 | $50,000 | 5 | $50,675 | $214,824 | $60,148 |
| 2022 | $961,965 | $142,053 | $37,910 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $34,236 | $62,367 |
| 2021 | $857,822 | $73,447 | $71,644 | $61,000 | 5 | $61,000 | $38,327 | $62,270 |
| 2020 | $856,019 | $103,590 | $66,426 | $55,200 | 8 | — | $69,332 | $56,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included program support for organizations such as libraries, fire and rescue services, food organizations, and youth programs, as well as community aid.
Team Long Run describes its mission as providing athletic and literacy programs for disadvantaged children. The Bridgton Food Pantry says it provides free food to people in need in Maine’s Lakes Region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust gave 10 grants totaling $71,057. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to the Mitchell Institute, $10,000 to Casco Public Library, $5,557 to Casco Fire and Rescue, and $5,500 to Casco Recreation Department. It also gave $5,000 each to Harrison Food Bank, Team Long Run, Food Works, and Agassiz Village; $2,500 to Bridgton Food Pantry; and $2,500 to Casco Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Hancock, Tracy Hancock, and Allison Hancock as trustees.
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allison Hancock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Hancock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hancock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust
How much does Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust give each year?
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust gave $71K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 8 grants.
What is Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,106, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust give grants?
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust gives mostly in Maine: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Casco, ME (4 grants).
Does Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Mitchell Institute ($25,000), Casco Public Library ($10,000) and Casco Fire and Rescue ($5,557), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust?
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included program support for organizations such as libraries, fire and rescue services, food organizations, and youth programs, as well as community aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust?
The trust’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's EIN?
Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6124732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carol-and-david-hancock-charitable-trust-morg_5fe5e3853af84eb9b91f24389040c382
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