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Maine private foundations

There are 633 private foundations in Maine. Combined, these Mainer private foundations employ 128 people, earn more than $483 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
633
 
$482,947,465
Corporate foundations
 
9
 
$5,769,149
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Private foundations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
 
349
 
$411,801,494
Bangor
 
39
 
$8,846,943
Lewiston, ME
 
31
 
$4,737,800
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Sizes of private foundations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
420
$250k to $1M
 
70
$1M to $5M
 
35
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of private foundations in Maine

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1-20 of 633

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
$6.0m
Assets
$50.6m
Employees
4
EIN
01-0524375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmina B Sewall Foundation

The Elmina B Sewall Foundation is a Maine-based philanthropic organization that focuses on equity, animal welfare, and healthy communities.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$170.6m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0387404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elliotsville Foundation

Elliotville Plantation is a private foundation that makes grants to various organizations with the goal of supporting research, community discussions, presentations, publication of educational materials, and media relations.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
1
EIN
13-4223002
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
$14.6m
Assets
$144.3m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0535144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocking Moon Foundation

The Rocking Moon Foundation is a private foundation located in Chevy Chase, MD. It makes grants to charitable organizations. Last year, the foundation made 26 grants.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
1
EIN
05-0545520
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
$13.3m
Assets
$214.1m
Employees
9
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
$5.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0525617
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
$9.7m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
44
EIN
01-0538172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bill and Joan Alfond Family 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
$5.1m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0421806
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
$171.0m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
0
EIN
22-3281672
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)

Schiavi Family Foundation

The Schiavi Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, ME. It made 46 grants last year and primarily funds general operating support, annual fund, franciscan family center; children without borders, children and teen materials, an...
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$35.0m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0463183
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
$9.1m
Assets
$30.4m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4175987
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
$2.3m
Assets
$45.0m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0390854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sandy River Charitable Foundation

The Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmington, ME. Grantees include the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund. The foundation made 44 grants last year. Trustees are Archie W Berry JR, Nathanael W Berry, Jon W Berry.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$37.2m
Employees
1
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)

Onion Foundation

The Onion Foundation is a private foundation located in Wayne, ME. It made 63 grants last year, focusing on general operating support and general support for theater groups.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$63.6m
Employees
4
EIN
47-1289795
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
$2.1m
Assets
$68.3m
Employees
1
EIN
21-0737062
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
$3.9m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
3
EIN
20-2262822
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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