Foundations that fund animal welfare in Maine
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Maine in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Narragansett Number One Foundation
- $7,500 to Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary, Whitefield: Funds to help care for rescue animal
- $5,000 to The Bangor Humane Society, Bangor: Fund low income spay/neuter program
- $5,000 to Maine Wildlife Rehabilitation, Old Town: Provide general operating support to
How to apply: Written application is required
Deadlines: Applications are due between november 1 and april 1 of each year.
Restrictions: The foundation makes the majority of its grants to public charities in the town of buxton, maine and surrounding areas.
Red Acre Farm Inc Dba Red Acre Foundation
- $10,000 to Rockin T Equine Rescue, Lisbon Falls: Humanitarian aid
- $9,000 to Center for Wildlife, York: Humanitarian aid
- $8,000 to Maine State Society for Protection of Animals, South Windham: Humanitarian aid
How to apply: Not specified
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation
- $1,500 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: General Operating Support
- $1,300 to Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Westbrook: General Operating Support
- $1,300 to Animal Welfare Society, West Kennebunk: General Operating Support
How to apply: Amount requested; proof of 501(c)(3) status; and statement of intended use.
Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization and a qualifying public charity. Application must describe persons/communities served.
Marcon Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Maine Friends of Animals, Falmouth: To provide support - protect and care for animals
- $5,000 to Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Westbrook: To provide support - shelter, care, medical attention, and adoption assistance for animals
- $5,000 to Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick: To provide support - care for wildlife and the environment
How to apply: Written requests, annual reports, and reviewed/audited financials
Fisher Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: General operating support
- $2,000 to Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, South Windham: Transitioning to community partnership program with maine correctional center
- $1,000 to Whiska House, Augusta: General operating support
How to apply: Information and a grant application can be found on the foundation's website https://fishercharitablefoundation.org/application-procedures/
Deadlines: February 15, may 15, august 15, november 15
Restrictions: The foundation generally limits its grants to charitable organizations, activities, operations or purposes which take place within the state of maine.
Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer
- $159,800 to Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Augusta: General operating support
- $1,500 to Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc, Norway: General operating support
How to apply: The application form, submission materials, and other application information can be found online at: https://www.elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org/Application/ To request funding, applicants should be prepared to submit a cover letter, proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and...
Deadlines: Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July.
Restrictions: The Foundation only provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without...
Onion Foundation
- $20,000 to Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education, Beals: To support K-12 environmental literacy programs
- $20,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: To support science-based education programs
How to apply: To submit an application, applicants may go to the Foundation's online grant portal to set up an account: https://www.onionfoundation.org/for-grantees Onion Foundation offers grants through its Arts Program and its Environment Program. Please review the appropriate program page...
Deadlines: Application links are posted on the program pages when the application period is open.
Restrictions: To apply for and receive a grant, your organization must be a 501(c)3 public charity as designated by the IRS, operate under a fiscal sponsor that is a qualified 501(c)3 public charity, be a public education institution, or be a Maine...
The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc - C/O Bank of America Private Bank
- $25,000 to Bangor Humane Society, Bangor: Animal care and adoption
- $5,000 to Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary, Cherryfield: Hay fund
How to apply: Letter with history and tax exempt status
Restrictions: Care & welfare of animals
Island Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: Strengthening climate resilience in maine's coastal communities
- $9,800 to Round the Bend Farm Inc, South Dartmouth: Island foundation convening: gratitude & story telling
How to apply: Applying is a two-step process - a letter of inquiry or phone call and sending the foundation a full proposal. Include with letter of inquiry a description of the project, or call the foundation to discuss the project idea. Include with the proposal a cover letter that specifies...
Deadlines: Due march 1st, june 1st, september 1st, december 1st for funds to be distributed the following month
Restrictions: The foundation does not support requests from individuals, religious organizations or for profit organizations.
The Aaron A and Maria H Putnam Family Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Houlton Humane Society, Houlton: Prevention of the cruelty to animals
- $5,000 to Ark Animal Sanctuary, Houlton: Animal rescue and rehabilitation
How to apply: Prescribed request for grant form
Deadlines: Calendar year end
Restrictions: Must be 501(c)(3) organization for health, education, economic development & community service needs of houlton, maine
Sam L Cohen Foundation
- $100,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: Operating support
How to apply: Refer to www.samlcohenfoundation.org for specific information
Deadlines: Refer to www.samlcohenfoundation.org for specific information
Restrictions: Refer to www.samlcohenfoundation.org for specific information
Avangrid Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: Biodiversity & climate change
How to apply: Foundation has a grant application
Restrictions: Qualified 501(c)(3) and related entities based and operating in the us and territories primarily, with a focus sustainable communities and vulnerable persons.
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: Grant Campaign
How to apply: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Deadlines: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Restrictions: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Knopf Family Foundation Inc C/O Liberty Chevrolet
- $25,000 to Grammy Rose Dog Rescue & Sanctuary, Acton: For the spay and neuter of all rescued dogs and medical care for the injured rescued dogs...
How to apply: Formal letter stating request and charitable purpose of organization requesting.
Bafflin Foundation
- $25,000 to Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick: Land conservation
How to apply: No special form.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Current primary charitable fields include art museums and the preservation of land and wildlife.
Edwin S Webster Foundation C/O Gma Foundations
- $25,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=gma. Applicants should include a budget template, most recent audit, list of board of directors, history and mission of the organization, brief description of current programs, annual budget,...
Deadlines: May 1st & nov 1st of each year
Restrictions: No grants are made outside the united states, or to individuals. Generally, the foundation confines its grants primarily to the new england area. Organizations funded by the edwin s. Webster foundation must be tax exempt under section...
Spencer L Murfey Family Fdn Mag 10
- $20,000 to Bangor Humane Society, Bangor: Aid
How to apply: Letter form
Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees
- $20,000 to Center for Wildlife Studies, North Yarmouth: Conservation
How to apply: No particular order
Restrictions: Preference given to maine-oriented environmental charitiable organizations
The Sherman Family Foundation C/O Beverly Sherman
- $10,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: General
How to apply: Request in letter
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Anne Embree Charitable Foundation
- $8,000 to Whiska House, Augusta: Donation
How to apply: An application will need to be completed. The application is a basic format where you will need to provide the name of the organization, federal id number, contact information of the applicant, and a description of the organization and how the donation will be used.
Deadlines: By august 31st of each year.
Restrictions: The only restriction is that the applicant's mission be animals and/or art - there are no other restrictions.
The Cooper Matthews Foundation
- $7,500 to Grammy Rose Dog Rescue & Sanctuary, Acton: Operational support
How to apply: All applications should be written
Restrictions: Recipients must be tax-exempt entities
Harnum Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Bangor Humane Society, Bangor: General Support
How to apply: No Special Format Required
Restrictions: Recipients are geographically located in close proximity to Organization.
The Barker Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick: General purpose
How to apply: (1) organizations requesting aid are asked to submit a one-page concept paper for consideration. The concept paper should include a brief background statement about the organization and its purposes, an outline of the specific project or program to be supported, the total...
Deadlines: Submissions must allow sufficient lead time for review by the trustees
Restrictions: There are no restrictions by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, etc. The majority of requests are from new hampshire organizations.
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: Programming support
How to apply: Grant application package will be provided upon request
Deadlines: March 30 and september 30
Restrictions: Applicants must be non-profit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and as a public charity under section 509(a) of the internal revenue code in order to be considered for a grant.
Cianbro Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland: Education
How to apply: Recipients request in writing grants for their charity which must promote charitable, scientific, literary and/or educational purposes.
Restrictions: Require proof of Section 501(c)(3) exemption.
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