Foundations that fund youth programs in Maine
These 25 foundations made grants to youth programs 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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Sam L Cohen Foundation
- $250,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland: A place of growth capital campaign
- $40,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland: Operating support
- $15,000 to Maine Boys To Men, 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
Onion Foundation
- $25,000 to Tree Street Youth, Lewiston: To expand three outdoor programs for youth of all ages
- $20,000 to The Telling Room, Portland: To provide general support
- $15,000 to Hearty Roots, Bristol: For Afterschool Outing Club and Sunbeam Camp
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...
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc
- $300,000 to My Place Teen Center, Westbrook: General operating support
- $15,000 to Maine Boys To Men, Portland: General operating support
- $15,000 to Girl Scouts of Maine, South 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.
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland: General Operating Support
- $1,800 to My Place Teen Center Inc, Westbrook: General Operating Support
- $1,500 to Girl Scouts of Maine, 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.
Harold Alfond Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Alfond Youth & Community Center, Waterville: Camp tracy improvements and expansion
- $350,000 to Alfond Youth & Community Center, Waterville: Development sustainability at the alfond youth & community center
- $318,450 to Alfond Youth & Community Center, Waterville: Strategic long term capital and development sustainability at the alfond youth center
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
Raymond J and Mary C Reisert Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Tree Street Youth, Lewiston: General support
- $9,000 to Housing Resources for Youth, Topsham: General support
- $5,000 to Maine Boys To Men, Portland: General support
How to apply: See website for details
Deadlines: February 1st
Restrictions: The mission of the raymond j. & mary c. Reisert foundation is to provide financial support to programs, projects and activities that are designed to improve and enhance the social welfare of the public in areas of education, health and...
Fisher Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Augusta Boys & Girls Club, Augusta: Three computers to be built by teens using recycled parts
- $5,000 to Tree Street Youth Inc, Lewiston: General operating support
- $3,000 to Hurricane Island Foundation, Rockland: Community workforce development workshops
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
- $5,000 to The Well of Mars Hill Maine, Westfield: Health & welfare
- $3,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Kennebec Valley, Gardiner: Campership
- $2,500 to Hearty Roots Inc, Bristol: 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.
Td Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to My Place Teen Center, Westbrook: Restaurant job training
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland: Bgcsm academic programs
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...
Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer
- $7,500 to Augusta Boys and Girls Club, Augusta: Supplies for teens to build 30 computers
- $2,500 to Maine Boys To Men, Portland: Reducing sexism and violence
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...
Androscoggin Bank's Mainstreet Fdn Portland Trust Company LLC
- $4,000 to Maine Boys To Men, Portland: General financial support
- $3,000 to The Telling Room, Portland: General financial support
How to apply: Grant application provided by foundation upon request
Deadlines: 2/20, 6/20 and 10/20 annually
Restrictions: Provide non profit status, areas of education, arts or community enhancement
The Sherman Family Foundation C/O Beverly Sherman
- $3,000 to My Place Teen Center, Westbrook: General
- $3,000 to The Telling Room, Portland: General
How to apply: Request in letter
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
The Highest Peak Foundation
- $50,000 to Team Long Run, North Bridgton: To help kids discover their own worth and capability through the consistency and...
How to apply: Prospective applicants are requested to send a concise letter of inquiry (one page in length) outlining aims and specific needs to determine their eligibility and to arrange for necessary forms and any additional information which may be needed. Once the organization has...
Deadlines: March 31st for the may grants and september 30th or november grants.
Chester & Muriel Dawes Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Hearty Roots, Bremen: General support
How to apply: Email Include the following as an attachment with your proposal: Final 501(C)(3) IRS determination letter
Deadlines: May 1st
Restrictions: To support organizations, trusts, community chests, & foundations that are organized & operated exclusively for Education, the Environment, and Health Care
Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation
- $26,667 to My Place Teen Center, Westbrook: 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...
Barbara and J Harrison Holman Charitable Trust
- $20,000 to Pink Feather Foundation, Oxford: Clothing and accessories - students
How to apply: Current financial statement 501 (c) (3) internal revenue service determination letter
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: State of maine 501 (c) (3) charitable organizations restrictions apply, as a percentage of net distributable income is allocated to specific 501 (c) ( 3) organizations.
The Esta Kramer Foundation Charitable Trust
- $18,500 to Hearty Roots, Bristol: Youth mental health
How to apply: Letter of request
Restrictions: Maximum per person per year.
Colket Family Foundation
- $8,000 to Neighborhood House Club, Northeast Harbor: General gift - unrestricted
How to apply: In writing
Restrictions: Educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and religious concerns only.
Warren Memorial Foundation
- $8,000 to The Telling Room, Portland: Arts and education
How to apply: Applicants should state amount of request, how the grant is to be used, and a copy of their exemption certificate. Additional information may be required.
Restrictions: No restrictions. Prefer requests that benefit westbrook residents in areas of education and art. No gifts to individuals.
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc
- $7,970 to Valo, Freeport: Westbrook Brown Street Teen Community Conversations
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...
Irvin Stern Foundation
- $7,000 to Fernwood Cove Foundation, Harrison: General purpose
How to apply: See website
Deadlines: March 1 & september 1
Restrictions: See website
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Deadlines: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Restrictions: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Libertygives Foundation
- $5,000 to Timanous Foundation, South Portland: General purpose
How to apply: The grant application is available upon request via the applicant's liberty media contact person.
Deadlines: Grant proposals for 2025 have a deadline of june 25, 2025 and 2026 have a deadline of june 25, 2026.
Restrictions: Recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization based in colorado with a charitable purpose consistent with the libertygives' theme. In 2010, the libertygives foundation established a permanent theme for corporate giving. The selected giving...
Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation
- $4,500 to Silent Sidekicks, Lincoln: Donation
How to apply: Open application
Deadlines: December 1st.
Restrictions: Maine and vermont are priorities
Cardinal Health Foundation
- $3,500 to The Brookton Foundation, Kennebunk: Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant
How to apply: Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Deadlines: None none n/a
Restrictions: The cardinal health foundation supports regional and national health care initiatives, volunteerism, and healthy and livable communities.
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