Sponsorship & DONATION Requests

At Gorham Savings Bank, we believe we can be a Force for Good; making today easier and tomorrow better by concentrating our charitable giving primarily within the following segments:

• Affordable Housing
• Arts & Culture
• Financial Literacy & Education
• Health & Social Services

We may give outside these focused areas based on the initiative.

Funding priority is given to those projects which:

• Positively impact low-moderate income populations and/or support Gorham Savings Bank Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiative.
• Show evidence of employee interest and involvement that is more than just fundraising but may include hands-on volunteerism component.
• Assist in promoting financial education and credit service information to the community.

How to Submit a Request:

1. Complete the Sponsorship/Donation Request Form with as much detail as possible.
2. Attach all supporting documentation such as mission, service area, and advertising specifications/requirements as applicable.
3. Be sure to include detailed mailing instructions and if applicable, to whom a check should be made payable if different from the name of the organization.
4. Organizations described in Section 501(c)(3), please include the following items:
   1. Copy of 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax exemption letter from IRS;
   2. A W9 to facilitate payment.

Please allow 30 days for a response to your request. Our Contributions Committee meets regularly and reviews all submissions.