Foundations that fund community development in Maine
These 19 foundations made grants to community development 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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Onion Foundation
- $88,000 to Maine Association of Nonprofits, Portland: To support the Cultural Alliance of Maine's arts and for culture advocacy
- $25,000 to Maine Community Integration, Lewiston: To support programs that connect youth and adults to the outdoors with field trips and...
- $12,500 to Creative Portland Corporation, Portland: To support artists teaching and performing on Peaks Island
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...
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to In Her Presence, Westbrook: Health Equity Capacity; cultural doula program
- $10,000 to Maine Community Integration, Lewiston: Scent Scape Journeys: Exploring the Intersection of Smells, Emotions, and Places
- $8,000 to Maine Association of Nonprofits, Portland: Charitable gifts
How to apply: Grant applications are submitted via MeHAF's on-line grants management system, which can be accessed via the Grants Center on the MeHAF website: http://www.mehaf.org/grants- center/grantseekers/. Applications for several grant programs, including Discretionary Grants, Community...
Deadlines: Deadlines are outlined on the MeHAF website; open funding is available for select programs.
Restrictions: The foundation generally limits its grant awards offered through competitive RFPs to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, tribal organizations, or other public, non-profit...
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation
- $6,500 to Heart of Biddeford, Biddeford: General Operating Support
- $3,500 to Ocean Park Association, Ocean Park: General Operating Support
- $3,500 to South Portland Cape Elizabeth Rotary Charitable Fund, South Portland: 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.
Sam L Cohen Foundation
- $50,000 to York County Shelter Programs Inc, Alfred: Operating support
- $20,000 to In Her Presence, 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
Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation
- $31,600 to Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative, Waterville: Dirigo labs business accelerator & mentor program
- $10,000 to Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative, Waterville: Economic development in oakland, me
How to apply: Applicants should submit their requests as follows: (1) a brief (1-3 page) letter describing the project, drive or campaign. This should include a statement of need, number of people benefited, geographic area served, total fund raising goal, strategy and amount requested from...
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: The foundation contributes to organizations in the field of higher education. The foundation also contributes to worthy charities within its principal area of geographic interest. When considering major grants, the foundation normally...
Colket Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association, Bar Harbor: Restricted use- shore path restoration
- $10,000 to Town of Mount Desert Community Development Corporation, Northeast Harbor: Restricted use-ne harbor skating rink
How to apply: In writing
Restrictions: Educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and religious concerns only.
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Heart of Biddeford, Biddeford: General operating support
- $5,000 to Maine Association of Nonprofits, Portland: General operating support
How to apply: No specific format or content
Restrictions: Limited to charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes described in section 170(c) of the internal revenue code.
Fisher Charitable Foundation
- $2,500 to Heart of Biddeford, Biddeford: River jam festival performers
- $2,500 to Gateway Milbridge, Milbridge: Milbridge theatre & community arts center
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.
Newtmont Foundation
- $100,000 to Town of Mount Desert Community Development Corporation, Northeast Harbor: Ice rink fund
How to apply: General application form with proposed budget
Avangrid Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Maine Development Foundation, Hallowell: Training, research & higher education
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.
Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Central Maine Growth Council, Waterville: Dirigo Labs Pitch prize and Sponsorship to help support a startup initiative that scores...
How to apply: See the Foundation's website: https://www.skowhegansavings.com/about-charity.htm for grant applications.
Deadlines: One application per year. Yearly deadlines are February 28, May 30, August 30 and November 30.
Restrictions: Requests must fit within the following guidelines: - Requests that have a broad impact on the communities within our service area will be a priority - Non-profit organizations will be given priority and proof of 501(c)(3) tax status should...
Marr-Anderson Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Friends of River Valley, Rumford: Androscoggin Endowment Fund
How to apply: See https://www.marrandersonfamilyfoundation.org/our-grant For Specific Information
Deadlines: See https://www.marrandersonfamilyfoundation.org/our-grant For Specific Information
Restrictions: See https://www.marrandersonfamilyfoundation.org/our-grant For Specific Information
Glore Fund
- $17,500 to Gateway Milbridge, Milbridge: General support
How to apply: No formal form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions except organizations must be qualified 501 (c) (3) organizations
Cianbro Charitable Foundation
- $15,901 to Our Katahdin, Millinocket: Conservation
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.
Machias Savings Bank Community Development Foundation
- $5,000 to Mainestream Finance, Bangor: Program Support Grant
How to apply: Potential applicants may learn about and apply for funding through the Machias Savings Bank website, at: https://www.machiassavings.bank/guidelines.aspx Applicants will be asked to describe their organization and why they are deserving of funding. The Foundation will prioritize...
Deadlines: Please allow 30 days from the time of the request for donations. The Giving Committee meets monthly.
Restrictions: The Foundation only makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. A nonprofit may apply for a donation from the Machias Savings Bank and still be eligible for a grant from the Foundation. Awards are generally limited to organizations...
Atwater Kent Foundation
- $2,000 to Harbor House Community Service Center, Southwest Harbor: To further the purpose of the donee org.
How to apply: Statement attached
Restrictions: Statement attached
Lois M Gauthier Charitable Trust
- $2,000 to Sandy Point Community Club, Sandy Point: General fund
How to apply: Open application
Deadlines: December 1st
Restrictions: Available for children, women and health care
Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer
- $1,423 to Vision Hallowell, Hallowell: Traffic signage and markings
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...
Eureka Foundation Inc C/O William A Turner
- $1,000 to Lubec Community Outreach Center, Lubec: Operations
How to apply: Written proposals for one time grants only.
Deadlines: December 1 of each year.
Restrictions: Religious institutions need not apply.
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