Donation & Sponsorship Request

When we all give back, we all move forward.

Our Philosophy & Mission

Monson Savings Bank is committed to enriching the lives of people in the communities we serve through various forms of support, including sponsorships and donations to local organizations and events.

Our goal is to support organizations and events that achieve a meaningful, positive, and broad impact within our market area.

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Funding Priorities

Monson Savings Bank supports organizations and activities that serve the Greater Springfield area.  Generally, financial resources will be focused on the following:

• Community Services – Programs for low- to moderate-income individuals or areas
  • For example:  basic needs, health, nutrition, social services, childcare, education, work force development/job training programs
• Affordable Housing – Initiatives that support affordable housing for low- to moderate-income individuals or areas
• Economic Development – Activities which support economic development or revitalization or stabilization of low- to moderate-income communities
• Educational Programs – Programs that promote financial literacy for children and adults
• Civic, Cultural and Social Initiatives – Initiatives that support improving the quality of life for local citizens and the communities we serve.

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Limitations and Restrictions

Please understand that support in one year does not guarantee continued support in future years.

Monson Savings Bank does not generally provide support to:

• For-Profit Organizations
• Individuals
• Individual Scholarships
• Travel Support
• Political Organizations or Candidates
• Beauty/Scholarship Pageants
• Organizations which do not provide service or benefit to the Bank’s geographic area.
• Organizations seeking support to cover past operating deficits or undefined operations support.

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Types of Contributions

Monson Savings Bank provides support in various ways:

• Monetary Donations are made to non-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Monson Savings Bank does not receive any tangible benefit (e.g. advertising, entertainment, booth display, etc.) for the contribution.
• Sponsorships help organizations raise money and may include advertising in event programs, banners or booth displays at events, ticket purchases for fundraising events, etc.
• In-Kind Donations are item donations such as baskets or gift cards and are typically donated to an organization seeking an item for a fundraiser auction. For these requests, please contact one of our branch locations and speak with the branch manager. 

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Donation Request & Required Documentation

All requests should be submitted at least 60 days prior to event or need. Before you begin, please be sure to have the following ready to upload as there is not an option to save the application once started.

• Tax ID number
• Signed W-9 form or 501(c)(3) IRS designation letter 
• Additional information (request letter, flyer, brochure, etc.)

Apply for a Donation or Sponsorship

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Our Community Impact

Making an impact in the communities we serve is very important to us at Monson Savings Bank. Learn about all of the ways Monson Savings Bank gives back to our community, and see our latest helpful articles, by visiting our MSB Blog.