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Maine foundations

There are 817 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainer foundations employ 315 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of foundations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
626
 
$829,029,143
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
68
 
$164,852,784
Community foundations
 
23
 
$147,442,567
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
19
 
$148,231
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
7
 
$6,019,356
Corporate foundations
 
7
 
$6,690,239
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$5,261,264
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Foundations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
 
427
 
$779,839,295
Bangor
 
60
 
$18,504,984
Lewiston, ME
 
33
 
$6,013,552
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Job trends for Maine foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
540
1-10
 
44
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
460
$250k to $1M
 
80
$1M to $5M
 
61
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of foundations in Maine

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1-20 of 817

Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF)

The Maine Health Access Foundation's mission is to promote access to quality health care, especially for those who are uninsured and underserved, and improve the health of everyone in Maine.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$154.4m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0535144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Community Foundation

The Maine Community Foundation work in partnership with donors and other partners to build sustainable and vibrant communities for all Maine people.
Revenue
$138.8m
Assets
$807.6m
Employees
60
EIN
01-0391479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John T. Gorman Foundation

To achieve the greatest impact, the Foundation has a special interest in strengthening families and helping communities provide them with the supports and opportunities they need to thrive.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$223.5m
Employees
7
EIN
01-0498551
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation

The Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds spiritual, health, and youth development programs for communities in Maine. It also provides a full service children's hospital to meet healthcare needs for children.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0472006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caring Families

Caring Families is a private foundation that provides residential care and day habilitation programs for residents in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0525617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

We enhance and promote Jewish Life and continuity locally, in Israel and throughout the world by providing and supporting diverse programs and services.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0530420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pineland Farms

Pineland Farms is a 5,000-acre working farm in New Gloucester, Maine, offering education, recreation, and local food experiences while promoting sustainable agriculture.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
43
EIN
01-0538172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DailyKarma Foundation

Simple Generosity Foundation's mission is to assist and financially support charitable organizations that seek to engage the next generation of philanthropists through the use of social media and other emerging communication tools.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
9
EIN
47-5570019
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harold Alfond Foundation

The Harold Alfond Foundation is a Portland, Maine family foundation funding transformative education, health care, and youth/community development grants statewide, often via matching challenges.
Revenue
$171.0m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
0
EIN
22-3281672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marr-Anderson Family Foundation

The Marr-Anderson Family Foundation strengthens families through education, health support, scholarships, and aid for at-risk teens in Falmouth, ME.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2191147
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pasculano Foundation

The The Pasculano Foundation is a private foundation located in Greenwich, CT. Last year, it made 11 grants, including to the New York Public Library. It is supported by Richard and Lynne Pasculano.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$21.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-8037834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Puffin Bay Foundation

The Puffin Bay Foundation is a private foundation located in Biddeford, ME that primarily funds general support. It has made one grant last year, with grantees including MS Gift.
Revenue
$301.3m
Assets
$743.3m
Employees
0
EIN
99-1989779
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kahle Austin Foundation

Kahle-Austin Foundation supports information access and archival efforts and has given millions to the Internet Archive, which stores books, recordings, and images for free access. It also funds arts and education.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$161.8m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1816164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shaw Brothers Family Foundation

The Shaw Brothers Family Foundation, a family foundation in Gorham, ME, funds general operations and theater programs, granting 25 awards last year.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
0
EIN
47-4023084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation

The J Blair and Tena Frank Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds global programs. Its purpose is grant making, and its grantees include Quest Bridge. The foundation made one grant last year. It is located in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$52.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4175987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Plant Memorial Home

The private foundation Plant Memorial Home provided housing and residential services for the elderly, as well as subsidies for patient assisted living services. One grant was made last year.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0131950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sunset Home of Waterville

Sunset Home of Waterville is a non-profit facility offering 24-hour assisted living and compassionate care for up to 20 elderly women.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0219135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

The Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research grants primarily to organizations that research, preserve, and promote the culture, history, art, and literature of indigenous people.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
4
EIN
01-0524375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sandy River Charitable Foundation

The Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a Berry family foundation supporting community well-being worldwide through invited grants, mainly for general operations and sustainable agriculture.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$38.0m
Employees
2
EIN
52-2029911
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Westbrook Development Corporation

Westbrook Development Corporation is a private foundation that assists in the development of affordable housing projects. It is located in Westbrook, ME.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0434709
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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