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Maine private foundations

There are 620private foundations in Maine. Combined, these Mainerprivate foundationsemploy 120 people, earn more than $406 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
620
$405,897,896
Corporate foundations
8
$6,435,411
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Private foundations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
342
$309,630,327
Bangor
37
$16,717,548
Lewiston, ME
30
$-2,535,511
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Sizes of private foundations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
415
$250k to $1M
63
$1M to $5M
33
$5M to $25M
12
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
1
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Directory of private foundations in Maine

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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
$11.5m
Assets
$17.3m
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
$9.3m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
36
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
$111.0m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
0
EIN
22-3281672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Francis T. and Louise T. Nichols Foundation

Francis T. and Louise T. Nichols Foundation is a private foundation in Bangor, ME whose mission is: A private foundation whose trustee is True Calvin E.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0493311
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Deborah Lincoln House

Deborah Lincoln House funds a Maine-based lifetime care facility for elderly women and made one grant in the past year.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0226346
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)

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)

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
$2.9m
Assets
$27.6m
Employees
3
EIN
20-2262822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wardwell Home for the Aging

Wardwell Home for the Aging is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable activities. Its purpose is to provide housing and residential services for the elderly. It made one grant last year. It is located in Saco, ME.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
1
EIN
01-0213987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John Marin Foundation Lisa Marin Trustee

John Marin Foundation Lisa Marin Trustee is a private foundation located in Jonesport, ME and is led by trustee Lisa Marin.
Revenue
$31.0m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
27-6751378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation

The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation inspires arts writers, awards the $50,000 Rabkin Prize, and explores futures for visual arts journalism.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$25.1m
Employees
2
EIN
13-4091650
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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