Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in Maine
These 18 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention 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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Maine Health Access Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: Health Advocacy; Nova Grant
- $52,500 to Disability Rights Maine, Augusta: Health Advocacy; MSP Enrollment
- $25,000 to Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, Lisbon: Health Advocacy Grant
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...
Sam L Cohen Foundation
- $50,000 to Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Portland: Operating support
- $10,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: Maine youth justice
- $10,000 to Finding Our Voices, Camden: 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
The Edward W Hazen Foundation
- $50,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: General and project support
- $50,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: General and project support
- $10,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: General and project support
How to apply: Organizations wishing to be known to the foundation staff should submit information via the website at www.hazenfoundation.org.
Restrictions: The edward w. Hazen foundation invites applications from organizations identified as being aligned with the interests and strategy of the foundation.
Fisher Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Legal Services for the Elderly, Augusta: General operating support
- $2,500 to Finding Our Voices, Camden: Finding our smiles
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.
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Restorative Justice Institute of Maine, South Portland: General operating support
- $5,000 to Kids Free To Grow, Kennebunk: 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.
Td Charitable Foundation
- $175,000 to Aroostook County Action Program, Presque Isle: Creating supportive housing to better support aroostook county residents
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...
Onion Foundation
- $50,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: To support the Maine Outdoor Equity Fund
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...
Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001
- $25,000 to Finding Our Voices, Camden: General support
How to apply: Www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants;no form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Grants are limited for the purposes of medical research or non- government provided education programs.
Mattina R Proctor Foundation
- $10,000 to Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Portland: Grant-general support
How to apply: Applications accepted from public charities. Applications should be by letter, and contain a description of the applicant organization, purpose and budget of grant solicited, and proof of tax exempt status.
Restrictions: Preference is given to organizations located in the northeastern united states.
Narragansett Number One Foundation
- $8,840 to Kids Free To Grow, Kennebunk: Support program that offers educatio
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.
Eaton Peabody Foundation
- $5,500 to Maine Justice Foundation, Augusta: Access to Justice
How to apply: No form; information should include detailed explanation of use of proceeds and need.
Deadlines: rolling
Restrictions: Maine charities.
Machias Savings Bank Community Development Foundation
- $5,000 to Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, 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...
Warm Blanket Hugs
- $4,500 to Crossroads Youth Center, Saco: Crown cares program support
How to apply: Applicants can request a blanket to be sent to someone in the hospital by completing the form on our website, or by sending a request to the email address above.
Safelite Foundation
- $2,500 to International Wildlife Crimestoppers Inc, Vassalboro: Help org serve charity
How to apply: May be written or submitted to the website: https://www.safelite.com/about-safelite/safelite-autoglass-foundation at safelite, we care about our people, our customers, and our communities with a strong focus on giving back to charitable organizations in the communities where we...
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation
- $2,500 to Kids Free To Grow, 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.
Simmons Foundation - Perkinsthompson
- $2,000 to Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc, Augusta: Translation Services
How to apply: See attached schedule
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: See attached schedule
The Hudson Foundation
- $1,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: General Support
How to apply: Interested parties seeking funds may submit an application and supporting materials as outlined on the Foundation's website at: www.hudsonfoundationmaine.org/our-grant-process/ Applicants will need to submit to the Foundation an application form and, if their proposal is...
Deadlines: April 15th, August 15th, December 15th (application submissions at other times of year are allowed)
Restrictions: The Foundation will only provide funding to organizations that have been recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt non-profit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) in good standing, and that are also not private foundations. The Foundation will...
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation Co Monica Touesnard
- $1,000 to Maine Initiatives, Portland: Charitable support
How to apply: Letter giving details for use of funds
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