The Bracy Memorial Trust Fund
Kennebec Savings Bank is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily through general financial support and scholarships. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare, with a focus on religious institutions, healthcare organizations, and educational initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including churches, hospitals, and organizations addressing domestic violence and animal welfare. While it primarily operates within Maine, its funding activities demonstrate a strong emphasis on local community needs and support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid‑sized Maine-based nonprofit, church, hospital or community program seeking modest general operating or project support (typical awards up to about $5,000), or a Central Maine student scholarship applicant.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Maine (local or central Maine focus).
- • Request is for general operating support, small program costs, or a scholarship aligned with local schools.
- • Request size is modest (roughly $500–$5,000).
- • Organization has an existing local presence or demonstrated service to communities in the foundation's county/region.
- • Ability to connect via the listed PO Box/phone contact or an existing local relationship.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: in the latest two years all grants went to Maine recipients and the foundation is documented as Maine‑based.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 23 distinct recipients (similar counts in prior years) across churches, health providers, animal welfare and community groups, indicating a broad set of independent grantees despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (for example, 10 new recipients in 2023 and 2 in 2024) and a public submission route (named contact, PO Box, May 1 deadline) is stated, but the portfolio is dominated by returning grantees so new entrants appear possible but not frequent.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
