Cambridge Savings Bank donated $30,000 to Mount Auburn Cemetery as part of a matching grant awarded by MassDevelopment through the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund.

The funds will be used for a new entry into Mount Auburn’s historic Story Chapel. The visitor’s center and lectures, concerts and special events open to the public, as well as private commemorative services are held in the chapel.

The new entry is designed for increased energy efficiency and visitor accessibility and reflects the original 19th century porte-cochere at the Story Chapel entrance, according to a statement.

"We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Cambridge Savings Bank," said David P. Barnett, president of Mount Auburn Cemetery. "It is particularly meaningful to be supported by a local institution with a 175 year history that recognizes the significance of Mount Auburn as both a historical landmark and a valued community resource."

"Cambridge Savings Bank is pleased to make this donation to support Mount Auburn Cemetery," said Robert M. Wilson, president and CEO of Cambridge Savings Bank. "Mount Auburn Cemetery is an important historical landmark that is an integral part of the Cambridge community. The new chapel entrance will make the building more inviting and accessible for visitors, and provide a focal point for the entrance. We are proud to support Mount Auburn’s mission to educate visitors and preserve historic monuments in one of America’s most significant cultural landscapes."