Mascoma Bank - Donations and Sponsorships Requests Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Monthly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Note: Mascoma Bank’s Donation Committee meets monthly to review applications for program funding from non-profit and community organizations meeting the needs of their communities.”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- We will accept requests from organizations that serve a need in our market area and benefit people living in these communities.
- The maximum awarded to any organization per annum is $5,000 per committee.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The Bank does not typically make donations to, national organizations, political groups, religious organizations, or annual appeals.
Overview
Mascoma Bank Foundation provides funding for local non-profits and community organizations through its Donation and Sponsorship Committees. Each year, over $1 million is donated to strengthen community initiatives. Organizations serving local needs are eligible, with a maximum grant of $5,000 per year. The Foundation prioritizes immediate community needs and does not typically fund national organizations, political groups, or religious entities. Their commitment to philanthropy is deeply rooted in the communities they serve.
Note: Mascoma Bank’s Donation Committee meets monthly to review applications for program funding from non-profit and community organizations meeting the needs of their communities. Mascoma Bank’s Sponsorship Committee reviews requests for sponsorships (advertisements in programs, signage, event underwriting, etc.) and are considered on a monthly basis.
Giving
Mascoma Bank has a long history of philanthropy in the communities where it operates.
From municipalities to local not-for-profit organizations of every stripe, the Bank’s philanthropic efforts have always been geared towards strengthening our communities. Each year, the Bank and the Mascoma Bank Foundation donate more than $1 million to hundreds of area organizations.
Donation and Sponsorships
Mascoma Bank’s Donation Committee meets monthly to review applications for program funding from non-profit and community organizations meeting the needs of their communities.
Mascoma Bank’s Sponsorship Committee reviews requests for sponsorships (advertisements in programs, signage, event underwriting, etc.) and are considered on a monthly basis.
Eligibility
We will accept requests from organizations that serve a need in our market area and benefit people living in these communities. The maximum awarded to any organization per annum is $5,000 per committee.
Ineligibility
The Bank does not typically make donations to, national organizations, political groups, religious organizations, or annual appeals.
What Mascoma Bank Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 35
- Total given
- $499K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,000–$50K
- By dollars: Vermont 46%, New Hampshire 34%, Maine 19%. Top recipient cities: Portland, ME; Keene, NH; Burlington, VT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 74% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Early Care Education Association · White River JCT, VT
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New Hampshire Food Bank · Concord, NH
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Vermont Food Bank · Montpelier, VT
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$25K
Food for All Services · Portland, ME
Social services
$25K
Southeast VT Community Action · Westminster, VT
Social services
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
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