Charitable Foundation
Since June 2000 the Foundation has provided more than $2 million in grants to over 150 non-profit organizations providing critical community services throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts.
Established as a nonprofit, private charitable foundation to further carry out the philanthropic mission of Middlesex Savings Bank, the Foundation aims to fund eligible organizations in the Bank's CRA market area in any economic environment. Middlesex Savings Bank initially provided $2 million on an endowment basis, and continues to add to the endowment annually. As of October 2011, the endowment now totals $6.7 million. The Foundation currently provides annual scholarship support to college bound seniors in addition to its principle grant-making philanthropic programs.
Please note: Given the continuing economic challenges faced by our communities, in 2012 the Board will be focusing upon, and giving preference to, grant submissions from organizations providing basic human services such as food and shelter.
Please note that you can also access the on-line application by clicking on any of the grant programs listed above.
Click here for more information on our current grant initiatives and for information and to contact us.
2011 A. James lavoie scholarship
We are pleased to announce Melanie F. Josselyn as the winner of the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation's fifth annual $5,000 A. James Lavoie Scholarship Essay Contest.
Josselyn was selected by an independent committee for her essay describing how a difficult family crisis inspired her to pursue a career in psychology and neuroscience. In addition to excellent grades, Josselyn displayed a deep passion and dedication to her chosen field and conveyed a determination to give back to the community through research in the health sciences.
In addition to the A. James Lavoie Scholarship, the Foundation will be awarding $1,000 scholarships at 28 area public and vocational high schools. Each school will nominate a recipient based on academic merit, financial need, community service, and personal improvement.
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation was established as a non-profit charitable foundation in 2000 through an endowment provided by Middlesex Savings Bank to ensure funding of scholarships and worthy non-profits in any economic climate.
Recent Contributions
