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Maine private foundations

There are 624 private foundations in Maine. Combined, these Mainer private foundations employ 132 people, earn more than $830 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
 
624
 
$829,710,892
Corporate foundations
 
7
 
$6,690,239
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Private foundations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
 
345
 
$758,588,123
Bangor
 
39
 
$4,592,134
Lewiston, ME
 
25
 
$4,680,603
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Sizes of private foundations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
413
$250k to $1M
 
71
$1M to $5M
 
47
$5M to $25M
 
10
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of private foundations in Maine

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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
$2.6m
Assets
$79.9m
Employees
1
EIN
21-0737062
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
$2.6m
Assets
$24.9m
Employees
1
EIN
13-4223002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sam L Cohen Foundation

The Sam L Cohen Foundation is a Portland, Maine private foundation funding operating support and initiatives advancing equity, community strength, and human rights.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
3
EIN
20-2262822
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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