Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Maine
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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
- $40,000 to Maine Gearshare, Brunswick: To provide general support
- $30,000 to The Climate Initiative, Kennebunkport: To launch the Maine Collegiate Climate Policy Institute
- $20,000 to Trekkers, Rockland: 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...
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation
- $2,000 to Special Surfers, Saco: General Operating Support
- $2,000 to Maine Senior Games, Portland: General Operating Support
- $1,800 to Camp Kita Inc, North Berwick: 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.
Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation
- $100,000 to 10th Mountain Ski Club, Fort Kent: Unrestricted
- $25,000 to Friends of Quarry Road, Waterville: Mini-alpine campaign
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...
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation
- $7,000 to Susan L Curtis Charitable Foundation, Portland: Programming support
- $5,000 to Portland Community Squash, 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.
Td Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Trekkers Inc, Rockland: Direct youth mentoring program
- $1,000 to Atlantic Challenge Usa, Belfast: Wilderness first aid & cpr
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...
Fisher Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Susan L Curtis Charitable Foundation, Portland: General operating support
- $5,000 to Big Rock, Mars Hill: Ski patrol emergency response equipment
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.
Agnes M Lindsay Trust
- $3,000 to Trekkers Inc, Rockland: Campership
- $1,500 to Camp Beech Cliff, Mount Desert: Campership
How to apply: In writing, resume of organization and program, use of funds, two years of audited financial statements and irs determination letter.
Restrictions: Limited to ma, me, nh, and vt. Must be 501 (c) (3) but not a private foundation.
Lunder Foundation C/O Kenilworth Inc
- $100,451 to Portland Community Squash, Portland: Annual fund
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...
Earl W and Hildagunda A Brinkman Private Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Mt Abram Ski Club, Greenwood: Charitable donation
How to apply: Request in writing with a description and purpose of the specific program
Colket Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Northeast Harbor Sailing School, Northeast Harbor: Restricted use-ready about campaign
How to apply: In writing
Restrictions: Educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and religious concerns only.
Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation C/O Ridgeway Ptrs
- $25,000 to Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake, Casco: Family camperships
How to apply: Guidelines and an application with instructions are provided after an initial inquiry.
Deadlines: There are no firm deadlines.
Restrictions: Geographic concentrations are generally the greater boston area and a small consideration of philadelphia, pa.
Kendel H Kennedy Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Trekkers, Rockland: Education and outreach programs
How to apply: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of introduction.
Deadlines: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of
Restrictions: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of introduction.
Sam L Cohen Foundation
- $15,000 to Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc, Casco: 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
Fox Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to George and Raymond Frank Foundation, Yarmouth: General
How to apply: No special requirements
Deadlines: Non-specified
Restrictions: Non-specified
John Sage Foundation
- $10,000 to High Peaks Alliance, Farmington: 2025 grant award
How to apply: Refer to www.johnsagefoundation.org/application-form.html
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Refer to www.johnsagefoundation.org/grant-guidelines.html
Bryan Family Foundation
- $8,000 to Special Surfers, Saco: General operating
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Charitable tax exempt organizations only
Mildred H Mcevoy Foundation
- $7,500 to Susan L Curtis Charitable Foundation, Portland: 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.
Nautilus Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Northeast Harbor Sailing School, Northeast Harbor: To further the purpose of the donee organization
How to apply: Statement attached
Restrictions: Statement attached
Mattina R Proctor Foundation
- $5,000 to Trekkers Inc, Rockland: Grant-uplifting rural outcomes progr
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.
Allen E & Patricia M Murray Foundation Trust
- $5,000 to Camp Kita, North Berwick: Charitable
How to apply: Applications to be submitted in writing
Restrictions: Awards only to those organizations described in irc 170(c)(2)(b), 2055(a) and 2522(a) for charitable, educational, scientific or literary purposes.
Marr-Anderson Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Camp Kita, North Berwick: Bath House
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
Irving Foundation
- $5,000 to Maine Gearshare, Brunswick: To support continuing operations
How to apply: Email request with purpose of grant and information about organization.
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: The foundation prefers to support foundations with an innovative approach in: world hunger, education, mental health, and new technology.
Pinkerton Foundation
- $5,000 to Portland Community Squash, Portland: Trustee Discretionary
How to apply: All applicants must submit a brief letter of inquiry, not to exceed 20,000 characters, describing the grantee organization and the proposed project through our Grant Portal. You will be asked to upload an organization budget, program budget and list of board members.
Deadlines: Letters of inquiry are welcome at any time.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded only to nonprofit public charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or provide emergency assistance, nor do we...
Mascoma Bank Foundation
- $3,000 to Portland Community Squash, Portland: Rally portland
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.
The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust
- $2,500 to Six Rivers Youth Sports, Topsham: Program support
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.
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