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MainStreet Foundation

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MainStreet Foundation

Our mission is simple and focused: Provide the necessities to at-risk kids in Maine. The MainStreet Foundation awards grants for projects that impact the essentials, like food, security, shelter and education. We strive to positively impact the lives of the most vulnerable youth so they may have a supportive and safe environment.

MainStreet Foundation

The mission of Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation is to provide our most vulnerable at risk youth with life’s essentials: food, shelter and security. Once a year we collect applications for the $25K for Kids grant. After applications are submitted, the Board meets and selects three finalists to make a presentation. From the finalists, one organizations receives the special $25,000 award.

The Foundation is no longer accepting applications for 2023. Please check back for updates regarding when the application period will begin.

OVER $27,000 WAS DONATED

  • Midcoast Hunger Prevention
  • Gray Community Food Pantry
  • High Street Food Pantry
  • Trinity Jubilee
  • Lisbon Area Christian Outreach
  • L/A Boys and Girls Club
  • Preble Street Resource Center
  • Safe Voices
  • YWCA
  • Turner Food Bank
  • New Beginnings
  • Opportunity Alliance

Who We Are

The MainStreet Foundation’s board is comprised of Androscoggin Bank employees, members of the Bank’s Board of Directors, Bank Corporators and community members. The MainStreet Board is made up of individuals who care about our community and who understand the importance of creating a stable childhood in the development of Maine as a place to live and work. Board membership is limited, and by invitation only.

History of Giving

The MainStreet Foundation was started by an investment from Androscoggin Bank in 1997, and issued its first grants in 1998. The Foundation works separately from Androscoggin Bank, but uses resources and in-kind support provided by the Bank.

Recently, we’ve awarded grants to the following organizations:

  • Brunswick Area Teen Center
  • Midcoast Hunger Prevention Programs
  • Intercultural Community Center

The following organizations have received the coveted $25K for Kids award:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine: 2021
  • My Place Teen Center: 2019
  • New Beginnings, Inc: 2018
  • Mary’s Nutritional Center: 2017
  • Preble Street Teen Center: 2016
The $25K for Kids award means that we will be able to more than triple the number of meals we can provide, as well as helping up to 65 youth transition to permanent housing and stability in ways we couldn't before. We are grateful to the MainStreet Foundation for partnering with us to provide the opportunity to improve and expand the existing services and-with input from the youth themselves-try new strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of the youth we serve.

Chris Bicknell

Executive Director of New Beginnings

25k for Kids

Once a year we collect applications for the $25K for Kids grant. After applications are submitted, the Board meets and selects three finalists to make a presentation. From the finalists, one organization receives the special $25,000 award.

Quarterly Grants

We award quarterly grants up to $5,000. Please note our rolling deadlines; we accept applications throughout the year for the upcoming deadline, regardless of when it is submitted. After submitting your application, we may request more information from your organization.