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Maine foundations

There are 783foundations and grantmaking organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainerfoundationsemploy 203 people, earn more than $741 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of foundations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
624
$624,841,968
Grantmaking public charity foundations
72
$65,980,178
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
14
$196,136
Community foundations
13
$58,515,088
Corporate foundations
10
$36,293,591
Organizations supporting a single foundation
6
$26,328,398
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
1
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
1
$9,606,119
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Foundations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
404
$556,070,122
Bangor
55
$25,841,596
Lewiston, ME
26
$2,225,965
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Job trends for Maine foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
35
1-10
12
11-25
3
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
465
$250k to $1M
72
$1M to $5M
44
$5M to $25M
11
$25M to $100M
5
$100M+
1
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Directory of foundations in Maine

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1-20 of 783

United Way of Greater Portland

United Way of Greater Portland ensures quality essential services, like affordable childcare, mental health counseling and elder care, and they also bring people together to help identify growing community needs and work toward innovative solutions.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
44
EIN
01-0241767
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
$5.1m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0524375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmina B Sewall Foundation

Elmina B Sewall Foundation is a private foundation in Freeport, ME, which was founded in 1983 and most recently had $18,229,129 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$198.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0387404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Huber Foundation

The Huber Foundation is a private foundation located in Falmouth, ME. Its purpose is to generate investment income on assets held for that purpose. Last year it made 10 grants, including one to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$61.6m
Employees
N/A
EIN
21-0737062
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
$58.5m
Assets
$669.9m
Employees
42
EIN
01-0391479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bob Crewe Foundation A / K / A Crewe Foundation

The The Bob Crewe Foundation A / K / A Crewe Foundation is a private foundation that made 53 grants last year. Its trustees are Daniel N Crewe, Judith C Young, and Ken Blaschke, and it is located in Cumberland Foreside, ME.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$21.9m
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-4008387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pineland Farms

Pineland Farms is a private foundation that primarily funds sponsorship of events and programs promoting sustainability of local agriculture and preservation of open space. It made one grant last year.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0538172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harold Alfond Foundation

The Harold Alfond Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, ME that made 62 grants last year. Grantees include Colby College.
Revenue
$317.1m
Assets
$813.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
22-3281672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation

The Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation is a private foundation that made 57 grants last year. Its trustees are Joan Alfond, Gregory Powell See General Explantn, and William Alfond. It is located in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$12.7m
Assets
$32.0m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0421806
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
$30.6m
Assets
$152.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-1816164
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
$5.4m
Assets
$23.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4175987
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
$3.9m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0525617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Melmac Education Foundation

The Melmac Education Foundation provides grants to organizations that work to help middle and high school students achieve their academic and career goals.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$49.1m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0390854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Davis Educational Foundation

To strengthen the undergraduate programs of public and private, regionally accredited baccalaureate degree granting colleges and universities located in New England through grants. Awards Grants.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$118.0m
Employees
5
EIN
04-2864042
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$3.8m
Assets
$136.2m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0535144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Libra Foundation

The Libra Foundation is a private foundation that made 87 grants last year. Grantees include Pineland Farms Inc. Trustees are Owen W Wells, Craig N Denekas, Jere G Michelson. It is located in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$199.5m
Employees
N/A
EIN
04-6626994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Masonic Charitable Foundation of The Grand Lodge of Maine

The Foundation was established for Charitable, educational and other specific purposes in accordance with Masonic principles and practices.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
1
EIN
22-3211042
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
$3.0m
Assets
$221.5m
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0498551
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sam L Cohen Foundation

The Sam L Cohen Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, ME that made 153 grants last year. Grantees include Maine Medical Center. Trustees are Jerome F Goldberg Esq, Edward K Simensky CPA, Jeffrey A Nathanson Esq.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-2262822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Kennebec Valley

To serve the community by identifying human care needs, raising and allocating funds to meet those needs and encouraging volunteers to participate in community service. Improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community to raise and allocate fu...
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
4
EIN
01-6004404
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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