Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust
To assist the city of hallowell, Maine with the support of athletics at halldale high school
Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust at a glance
In short: Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust gave $62K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $62K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $61,556
- +5.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $61,556
- +5.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $61,556
- Total assets
- $1,302,658
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was City of Hallowell ($62K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $64K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hallowell Hallowell, ME | Support Physical Fitness | $61,556 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,302,658 | $108,663 | $75,365 | $61,556 | 1 | $108,663 |
| 2025 | $1,269,451 | $89,173 | $68,932 | $58,169 | 1 | $89,173 |
| 2024 | $1,249,410 | $49,664 | $66,125 | $55,786 | 1 | $49,664 |
| 2023 | $1,265,994 | $64,330 | $65,866 | $56,184 | 1 | $64,330 |
| 2022 | $1,269,483 | $95,739 | $75,484 | $64,224 | 1 | $95,739 |
| 2021 | $1,251,199 | $70,213 | $62,994 | $54,339 | 1 | $70,213 |
About Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust
Based on IRS filings
Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust is a public charity, based in Augusta, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $62K. Net investment income was $109K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust's only listed officer is Kennebec Savings Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kennebec Savings Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Kennebec Savings Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust
How much does Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust give each year?
Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust gave $62K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $58K across 1 grant.
How large is Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust?
Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $109K.
Where does Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust operate?
Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust's EIN?
Melvin H Simmons Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6040875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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