Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Maine
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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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Td Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Four Directions Development Corporation, Orono: Down payment and rehab loan assistance
- $40,000 to Avesta Housing Development Corporation, Portland: Homeless to housing program
- $5,000 to Fair Tide, Kittery: Landlord engagement initiative
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Mascoma Bank Foundation
- $25,000 to Avesta Housing Development Corp, Portland: Affordable homeownership fund
- $4,000 to The Windowdressers, Rockland: Window storm inserts
- $2,000 to Tedford Housing, Brunswick: Annual report printing
How to apply: Applications may be submitted on the mascoma bank website and should be complete on submission.
Deadlines: Proposals are considered quarterly. Deadlines are january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
Restrictions: Grants to organizations within the lending area of mascoma bank. An organization receiving funds from the foundation is eligible to submit a new application if at least 24 months has passed since they have received a donation.
Fisher Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Avesta Housing Development Corporation, Portland: Homeless to housing program
- $3,000 to Friendship House, South Portland: Resident housing assistance for disadvantaged men recovering from substance abuse
- $2,500 to Maine Association of Recovery Residences, Portland: Bed sponsorship fund
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.
Sam L Cohen Foundation
- $30,000 to Tedford Housing, Brunswick: Operating support
- $7,500 to The Windowdressers Inc, Rockland: 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
Simmons Foundation - Perkinsthompson
- $3,000 to Mch Inc, Rockland: Meals on Wheels
- $1,000 to Boothbay Region Housing Trust, West Boothbay Harbor: Affordable Housing
How to apply: See attached schedule
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: See attached schedule
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Quality Housing Coalition, Portland: Project HOME Health
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...
The Louise H & David S Ingalls Fdn
- $45,000 to Island Housing Trust, Mount Desert: Health
How to apply: As appropriate
Restrictions: Public charities only. Trustees respond to those they wish to pursue.
The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation
- $25,000 to Quality Housing Coalition, Portland: Charitable
How to apply: Submit letter of inquiry regarding program/project that qualifies, per grant guidelines on website. If proposal is selected for consideration, a full grant application must be completed. Grant applications are by request only and must be submitted directly to the foundation. The...
Deadlines: Applications due 1/24/24, 2/7/24, 5/22/24, 8/7/24 and 10/9/24.
Restrictions: Four distinct funding categories: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental health and substance use disorder. Each category has its own objective, target population, and funding priorities. Awards may not be used for the...
Colket Family Foundation
- $17,500 to Island Housing Trust, Mount Desert: General gift - unrestricted
How to apply: In writing
Restrictions: Educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and religious concerns only.
Atlantic Charitable Fund C/O Alan J Pethick
- $17,000 to Tedford Housing, Brunswick: Support for homeless, domestic violence, and substance abuse programs
How to apply: Written request
Restrictions: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization and include housing for low-income people and/or domestic violence prevention as part of the organization's mission.
E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith F Foundation (Dba Thornedge Fdn)
- $15,000 to Island Housing Trust, Mount Desert: Further charitable purposes
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
Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation
- $15,000 to The Windowdressers Inc, Rockland: Capacity building
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...
Newtmont Foundation
- $10,000 to Island Housing Trust, Bangor: Pledge payment 1
How to apply: General application form with proposed budget
Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Tedford Housing, Brunswick: 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...
Dextra Baldwin Mcgonagle Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Windowdressers, Rockland: General operations
How to apply: A one page summary; foundation will request additional information if interested.
Claneil Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Coastal Enterprises, Brunswick: General operating
How to apply: All requests must be submitted online, and through the foundation's online portal. The submission requirements vary. In general the following should be included: mission statement, a request description, an organizational budget, list of board members and their affiliation,...
Deadlines: Letters of intent: june 1 & december 1; proposals: march 1 & august 15.
Restrictions: Limitations: giving to mid-atlantic and new england regions. No int'l funding, support for religion-based programs or lobbying. Program areas: community fund: 3-year operating grants to orgs. On an annually rotating schedule of issues...
Machias Savings Bank Community Development Foundation
- $7,500 to Avesta Housing Development Corporation, Portland: 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...
The Esta Kramer Foundation Charitable Trust
- $7,500 to Stepping Stone Housing Inc, Damariscotta: Low income housing initiative
How to apply: Letter of request
Restrictions: Maximum per person per year.
Wing-Benjamin Trust Fund Uw
- $5,000 to Mch Inc, Rockland: General operating
How to apply: Written request including grant proposal, budget and a copy of the organization''s determination letter
Restrictions: Awards are to orgs that benefit society, relieve pain and distress assist worthy charit assoc and individuals focus of grants is the kennebec region of maine, oakland, waterville
Rosamond Thaxter Foundation
- $5,000 to Fair Tide, Kittery: General purpose
How to apply: See sample application form attached
Deadlines: No later than november 15
Restrictions: Trustees requested by grantor to give primary consideration to section 501(c)(3) organizations that are located or perform their charitable acts within the area surrounding kittery,me & portsmouth,nh
The Weezie Foundation Xxxxx0005
- $5,000 to Fair Tide Inc, Kittery: General operating
How to apply: www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants
The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust
- $5,000 to Tedford Housing Inc, Brunswick: Support of programs
How to apply: Application letter
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to public charities which provide services in the state of maine. Preference is given to the towns of brunswick, topsham, durham, harpswell, west bath, lisbon and bath.
Onion Foundation
- $5,000 to Fair Tide, Kittery: To provide general support
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...
Harper-Egginton Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Waterville: Providing shelter and support to people experiencing homelessness.
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form with supporting documents describing the exempt purpose of the organization and all such recipient organizations should be qualified under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501 (C)(3) and publicly supported.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions on awards. It is anticipated that all such recipient organizations will be qualified under Internal Revenue Center Code 501 (C)(3) and publicly supported.
Narragansett Number One Foundation
- $5,000 to Friendship House, South Portland: Provide funds for general operating
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.
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