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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Maine

Maine is home to 581 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations nonprofit organizations.

Explore Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Maine

Harold Alfond Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $992m

Revenue: $111m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

Assets: $776m

Revenue: $98m

MISSION:

TO BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO BUILD A BETTER MAINE.

John T Gorman Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $204m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

Libra Foundation Owen W Wells Trustee

Portland, ME

Assets: $175m

Revenue: $-3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Elmina B Sewall Foundation

Freeport, ME

Assets: $167m

Revenue: $-4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Kahle-Austin Foundation

Biddeford, ME

Assets: $147m

Revenue: $-1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Davis Family Foundation

Yarmouth, ME

Assets: $90m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

Huber Foundation

Falmouth, ME

Assets: $68m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

University Of Southern Maine Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

Lesher Family Foundation

Rockport, ME

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $41m

MISSION:

THE LESHER FAMILY FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN POSITIVELY SHAPING WHERE AND HOW THEY LIVE. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTIVES, THE LESHER FAMILY FOUNDATION PLANS TO ESTABLISH LITERACY STUDIOS TO ENCOURAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF WORKFORCE HOUSING, AND SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE LAND STEWARDSHIP, ETHICAL FARMING PRACTICES AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, AMONG OTHER PROGRAMS.

The Bill And Joan Alfond Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $34m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Baxter Park Wilderness Fund Tr

Harpswell, ME

Assets: $32m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation Of The Grand Lodge Of Maine

Holden, ME

Assets: $31m

Revenue: $465k

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SPECIFIC PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MASONIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES.

Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc

Portland, ME

Assets: $30m

Revenue: $822k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Galen Cole Family Foundation Inc

Bangor, ME

Assets: $30m

Revenue: $42k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Schiavi Family Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $29m

Revenue: $885k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Sam L Cohen Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

J Blair And Tena Frank Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $27m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

Horizon Foundation Inc

Portland, ME

Assets: $27m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $24m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.