Foundations that fund education in Maine
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Fidelity Foundation
- $7,000 to Berwick Academy Trustees, South Berwick: Crosby matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to Berwick Academy Trustees, South Berwick: Crosby matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to Berwick Academy Trustees, South Berwick: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Onion Foundation
- $71,000 to Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta: To support the professional development of educators
- $40,000 to President and Trustees of Bates College, Lewiston: To support the Bates Dance Festival
- $25,700 to University of Maine Foundation, Orono: To support training for teachers to bring their classroom outdoors
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...
Harold Alfond Foundation
- $28,000,000 to University of Maine Foundation, Orono: University of maine athletics master facilities plan
- $5,609,911 to Alfond Scholarship Foundation, Portland: My alfond grant scholarships 2024
- $4,502,515 to University of New England, Biddeford: The institute for interprofessional education & practice at une
How to apply: Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org
Deadlines: Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org
Restrictions: Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org
Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation
- $60,346 to Thomas College, Waterville: Varsity e-sports program expansion
- $10,303 to University of Maine Foundation, Orono: Marching band
- $10,000 to Thomas College, Waterville: Bill and joan alfond scholars graduate program
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...
Lunder Foundation C/O Kenilworth Inc
- $407,660 to Thomas College, Waterville: Scholarship fund
- $333,857 to University of New England, Portland: Financial aid
- $120,210 to Thomas College, Waterville: Golf tournament match
How to apply: 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, and amount requested from the foundation. 2. Capital campaigns and special projects...
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: The foundation contributes to organizations in the fields of higher education, the arts and health care. The foundation also contributes to worthy charities within its principal area of geographic interest of maine and massachusetts. When...
Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer
- $8,500 to Hubbard Free Library, Hallowell: Update and expand children's sections
- $5,000 to Gardiner Library Association, Gardiner: Fix parking lot issues caused by water flow
- $4,000 to Winthrop Public Library Foundation, Winthrop: Summer children's Program
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...
Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust Portland Trust Co LLC
- $2,500 to Husson University, Bangor: Scholarships
- $2,000 to Bowdoin College, Brunswick: Scholarships
- $2,000 to Bates College, Lewiston: Scholarships
How to apply: No forms. Need personal data, employment records, school recors, and references
Deadlines: Spring of each year (usually by 4/30)
Restrictions: Residents of walso county, me and graduates of waldo county secondary schools
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Maine Resilience Building Network, Gorham: Youth Thriving in Franklin Cty; website redevelopment
- $57,000 to University of New England, Biddeford: Strengthening HC Workforce; Resource Directory; Geriatrics Conference
- $40,000 to Maine Donor Alliance Fund, Portland: Community Power Planning Project; civic engagement; capacity
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...
Mildred H Mcevoy Foundation
- $35,000 to Boothbay Sea and Science Center, East Boothbay: Charitable
- $17,000 to Thomas College, Waterville: Charitable
- $10,000 to Pine Tree Society, Bath: Charitable
How to apply: Proposal should be in a letter form outlining goals and objectives along with a project plan and budget. Include evidence of 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Deadlines: Requests should be received prior to june 1st of a given tax year.
Restrictions: Grants are provided to health, educational, cultural and human service organizations based in boothbay, me and worcester, ma.
The Ahmanson Foundation
- $41,600 to George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill: For roofing repairs
- $5,000 to George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill: Toward general support
- $3,000 to George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill: Toward general support
How to apply: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry
Deadlines: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
James Jackson Trust
- $17,997 to Thomas College, Waterville: Scholarships
- $13,090 to Bates College, Lewiston: Scholarships
- $1,324 to Husson University, Bangor: Scholarships
How to apply: Written application
Restrictions: One graduating hs boy and girl, resident of west paris, me to be used for bach of arts degree
Albert H Young
- $15,395 to Husson University, Bangor: Scholarship
- $10,400 to Maine Maritime Academy, Castine: Scholarship
- $3,900 to Thomas College, Waterville: Scholarship
How to apply: Application request required
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: No restrictions
Simmons Foundation - Perkinsthompson
- $5,000 to Gould Academy, Bethel: Scholarship
- $2,000 to Community Organizing Alliance, Augusta: Civics ActionProgram
- $1,400 to College Guild, Brunswick: Copier
How to apply: See attached schedule
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: See attached schedule
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation
- $1,800 to Dyer Library Association, Saco: General Operating Support
- $1,500 to Scarborough Kiwanis Charitable Foundation, Scarborough: General Operating Support
- $1,000 to Pine Tree Society, Bath: 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.
Gladys and Roland Harriman Foundation
- $125,000 to President and Trustees of Bates College, Lewiston: General support
- $20,000 to Patten Free Library, Bath: General support
How to apply: Written summary in letter form with brief description of organization and their funding requirements. Must include copy of 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: Requests must be received by october 1st.
Restrictions: Only us charities with 501(c)(3). No funding outside usa. No matching of us government funds. No funds to individuals.
Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation
- $90,000 to George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill: Donation
- $14,000 to Blue Hill Public Library, Blue Hill: Donation
How to apply: Open application
Deadlines: December 1st.
Restrictions: Maine and vermont are priorities
Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children, Rangeley: Support for construction of new childcare development center.
- $25,000 to Maine Mountain Childrens House, Kingfield: Support for child care center expansion and renovation project
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...
The Ausolus Trust C/O Boston Family Office George P Beal
- $50,000 to Bates College, Lewiston: Exempt purpose
- $5,000 to Island Institute, Rockland: Exempt purpose
How to apply: No particular format
Deadlines: August 15th
Rasmuson Foundation
- $16,668 to Bowdoin College, Brunswick: Greatest need: unrestricted alumni fund
- $15,000 to Bowdoin College, Brunswick: Hyde scholarships/gibbons arctic studies fund
How to apply: Application information is available online at www.rasmuson.org
Deadlines: Tier 1 and 2 grant programs - no deadlines arts grants and sabbatical awards - see www.rasmuson.org
Restrictions: Tax exempt charitable organizations, government entities and tribes; individuals who are alaska residents
Fred Forsyth Educational Fd
- $9,474 to Husson University, Bangor: Scholarship
- $4,737 to Maine Maritime Academy, Castine: Scholarship
How to apply: Financial, scholastic & employment records
Restrictions: Graduates of bucksport hs attending college
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith F Foundation (Dba Thornedge Fdn)
- $7,500 to Northeast Harbor Library, Northeast Harbor: Further charitable purposes
- $3,000 to Mount Desert Nursery School, Northeast Harbor: Futhur education purpose
How to apply: One-page letter describing reason for the grant along with financial statements. Also include a copy of irs exemption approval.
Restrictions: Greater philadephia area and board approval of the applications
The Gb Knecht Foundation C/O Donna Madonna
- $5,000 to Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, Bangor: General fund
- $5,000 to Blue Hill Public Library, Blue Hill: General fund
How to apply: A grant request should include a copy of the organization's tax exempt letter that was issued by the internal revenue service, along with all contact information (legal name, address, city, state, zip, email address & phone number. In addition grant requests should include the...
The Carl F Barron Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Bates College, Lewiston: College scholarship to graduating high school senior that resides in cambridge, ma
- $5,000 to Bowdoin College, Brunswick: College scholarship to graduating high school senior that resides in cambridge, ma
How to apply: Completed application form including: name, address, e-mail, phone, high school attended, college plan to attend, gpa certification by guidance counselor/teacher and responses to several essay questions
Deadlines: April 30th
Restrictions: Graduating high school senior with minimum gpa of 3.2 that resides in cambridge, ma and will be attending college in the fall.
Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to University of New England, Biddeford: General Purpose
- $5,000 to Mainely Character, Portland: General Purpose
How to apply: Potential recipient organizations will be identified and examined by the Board of Directors of the Foundation. The Foundation may require written grant proposals from each potential grant recipient. If the Foundation does require a written grant proposal, the grant proposal...
Restrictions: All recipient organizations are required to be Section 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation places particular emphasis on Maine-based organizations operating in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York Counties, and intends to make grants to...
Charles L Read Foundation C/O Saul Eisenberg Treasurer
- $2,500 to Island Institute, Rockland: Purchase of capital itemsfor purchase of capital items for purchase of capital items
- $2,000 to Pine Tree Society, Bath: Purchase of capital items
How to apply: Applicants should submit a brief resume of activities for which the grant is desired. The latest financial statement and copy of irs exemption letter should be sent at the same time.
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