Mascoma Bank Foundation
The Mascoma Bank Foundation page on Mascoma Bank's official site describes capital grantmaking to nonprofits in the bank's market area, typical awards of $5,000–$25,000, and that proposals are considered quarterly via an online application portal. It provides a contact email ([email protected]) and lists the board of trustees.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized community nonprofit located in the bank's lending area seeking capital or program support (typical requests $500–$50,000 and commonly $5,000–$25,000) for facility improvements, food security, housing, youth or community services.
Good Fit
- • Located inside Mascoma Bank's lending area (regional New England communities).
- • Request is for capital, renovation, equipment, or modest program/operating support in the $5K–$25K range.
- • Clear, concrete project with a defined budget and timeline.
- • Willingness to apply through the online portal and meet quarterly deadlines.
- • First-time applicants or small organizations (many new recipients were funded in 2024).
Geography
The foundation funds organizations across four states in the bank's New England market, but giving is regionally concentrated with about half of 2024 dollars going to a single state.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded nearly 200 distinct recipients across many program areas and purposes, and the top five grantees accounted for a modest share of total dollars.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence supports strong entry opportunities: the public online application portal and quarterly deadlines are published, and 185 of 192 recipients in 2024 were new that year, though applicants must meet the lending-area restriction and the 24-month reapplication rule.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
