Making a difference for local communities has been our mission since the first day we opened our doors. We think that helping each other out is the right thing to do and we want to make our communities better places to live and work. Year after year, through community sponsorships, grants from the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, and employee volunteers, we're proud to make a difference in cities and towns we live and work in.
- John Heerwagen
Middlesex Savings Bank provides financial support to local organizations through 3 types of giving. Carefully review the chart below to see which type of giving best applies to your group.
| Community Sponsorship & Advertising | Charitable Foundation | Corporate Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Description | Community Sponsorships & Advertising are contributions made to community-based organizations who then place an MSB ad or logo on their materials, a banner at an event, or other type of advertising or public recognition. | Charitable Foundation grants are larger contributions made to 501c3 non-profit organizations only, and are reviewed bi-annually. | Corporate Giving contributions are smaller contributions made as donations to 501c3 organizations only. These do not require placement of MSB marketing or advertising materials. | |
| Support Results in Marketing / Advertising for MSB | Yes | No | No | |
| Typical Dollar Amount | $50-$1,000+ | Up to $15,000 | $50-$1,000+ | |
| Eligible Towns | Branch towns | Branch towns and surrounding | Branch towns and surrounding | |
| Organization Structure | Any | 501c3 only | 501c3 only | |
| Organization Type | Youth sports, local arts, education, town celebrations, police/fire, local chambers | Educational opportunity, community development, capacity building | Youth, education, basic human services, economic empowerment | |
| Application Process | Streamlined application. 3-4 weeks | Bi-annual review schedule, March/August cycles. Full grant application. | Streamlined application. 3-4 weeks | |
| Who is Ineligible? | Political, religious, individuals, discriminatory organizations, or if MSB support does not result in marketing or advertising for the Bank. | Political, religious, individuals, discriminatory organizations, in-kind donations. | Political, religious, individuals, discriminatory organizations, in-kind donations, or if MSB support does not result in marketing or advertising for the Bank. | |
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